The Chicago Bulls edged out ‍the Los Angeles Lakers in a dramatic NBA game Thursday. Josh Giddey, an⁢ Australian player for the Bulls, hit a shot from ‍beyond the center line as ⁤time⁤ expired, securing a 119-117 victory against a Lakers team featuring LeBron James and Luka Dončić. Separately,⁢ the Indiana Pacers set multiple ⁣team records in a high-scoring 162-109 win over⁢ Washington.

Dramatic ⁤Conclusion

In Chicago, the Lakers ‍held a five-point lead ⁢with 12 seconds remaining. However, three 3-point shots by Patrick Williams, Coby White, and Giddey ⁤allowed the Bulls to take the lead.

This is a very⁤ special moment with these boys,

Josh Giddey, Bulls Player

Giddey’s game-winning shot capped a triple-double performance, as he recorded ⁢25 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. The Lakers expressed disappointment after the loss.

this is devastating to ⁢lose a basketball game ⁤like this,

JJ Redick, Lakers Coach