The Lakers, meanwhile, went from winning at Indiana on a tip-in by LeBron James at the buzzer on Wednesday to losing in gut-wrenching fashion. They also took it on the chin again from Chicago after getting blown out in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Josh Giddey buried a miracle shot from beyond halfcourt at the final buzzer as the Chicago Bulls overturned an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-117 on Thursday.

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Josh Giddey made a halfcourt heave at the buzzer to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5) enters the United Center before the game against the Toronto Raptors. NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (3) on the court before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at State Farm Arena.

The Bulls acquired Giddey from the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2024 offseason. Giddey is averaging 14.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.0 assists this season while shooting 46.4% from the field, 37.6% from beyond the arc and 77.6% from the free-throw line.

As Josh Giddey returns to OKC for the first time since he was traded, the most predictable outcome has materialized in recent days — Chicago Bulls fans trying to victory lap a trade they were widely mocked for by posting disingenuous graphics comparing Giddey's and Alex Caruso's box score stats.