The Chicago Bulls have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA lately by winning three straight and bolstering their spot in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
The Bulls have been largely led by standout 22-year-old guard Josh Giddey, who is averaging 24.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 8.3 assists over their three-game win streak while shooting 55.3% from the field.
Unfortunately for Chicago, Giddey went down with an injury in their last win against the Indiana Pacers. Giddey left with an ankle injury and did not return.
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Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has confirmed Josh Giddey suffered a right ankle sprain in the 4th Quarter against the Pacers.
Itβs the same ankle Giddey injured playing for the Boomers during the Paris Olympics. pic.twitter.com/hZfw2z56X8
β ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) March 11, 2025
The Bulls are now preparing for their next matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday but will have to play without Giddey leading the offense. Giddey spoke with the media on Wednesday to confirm that he would not play against the Nets but stayed optimistic about his status going forward.
"I thought when I did it that it was a lot worse," Giddey said. "I've done it a number of times and that was probably the most pain I've ever had from a rolled ankle... I'm very fortunate that it wasn't as bad as I originally thought. Obviously very positive. Happy it turned out that way. It's kind of day-to-day now, but obviously I'm not playing tomorrow. Hoping to get back on the court here relatively soon."
Giddey talks about his ankle injury. Says he will miss the game tomorrow but considers it day-to-day pic.twitter.com/cTtwlAKVFu
β Will Gottlieb (@Will_Gottlieb) March 12, 2025
Giddey has cemented himself as Chicago's most valuable player this year and likely would have made a case to be an All-Star if he kept this up all season long. The 6-foot-8 guard has taken his game to another level, and the Bulls cannot afford to have him sidelined for too long.
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