Giddey's Bulls fall to Celtics as LeBron lifts 76ers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 03:20 · Archive

Josh Giddey's Chicago Bulls lost to the Boston Celtics 125-111, while LeBron James scored 20 points to lead Philadelphia past New York 98-93.

Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls fell to the Boston Celtics 125-111 in an NBA Cup matchup. The Celtics dominated early, leading 44-25 at quarter time and 78-49 at half time, before the Bulls improved in the second half. Giddey finished with 13 points, five assists and four rebounds in 24 minutes as Chicago slipped to a 1-5 record and lost their fourth straight game.

For the Celtics, Payton Pritchard scored 30 points and Jayson Tatum added 26. The Bulls got 23 points from Caleb Wilson, with Norman Powell contributing 16 and Matas Buzelis 14.

In Philadelphia, LeBron James scored 20 points and hit a crucial go-ahead fadeaway with 1:10 remaining to lead the 76ers to a 98-93 win over the New York Knicks. Tyrese Maxey led the scoring with 27 points. James nearly recorded a triple-double with nine rebounds and eight assists. The Sixers improved to 2-0 against the defending NBA champion Knicks this season.

How it is being reported

• Giddey's Bulls cop another NBA loss, Giannis heating upJosh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls continue to struggle in the NBA, while LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo keep lifting their new teams.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 03:10
• Giddey's Bulls cop another NBA loss, Giannis heating upJosh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls continue to struggle in the NBA, while LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo keep lifting their new teams.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 03:10

In this story: Josh Giddey · Chicago Bulls · Boston Celtics · LeBron James · Philadelphia 76ers · New York Knicks

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