Josh Giddey had 28 points (10-of-14 FGs, 8-of-11 FTs), 11 rebounds and 11 assists against the Nets on Wednesday.
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Josh Giddey had 28 points (10-of-14 FGs, 8-of-11 FTs), 11 rebounds and 11 assists against the Nets on Wednesday.Giddey's triple-double was his fifth of the season and 23rd of his career. The 23-year-old shooting guard was highly efficient with 28 points on 14 attempts and 11 assists to just three turnovers. Giddey has returned fifth-round value so far this season.
Tre Jones (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.With Coby White and Kevin Huerter also out, the Bulls will be extremely thin in the backcourt on Wednesday behind starters Josh Giddey and Ayo Dosunmu. Jevon Carter should play rotation minutes, but he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Josh Giddey: Another well-rounded lineGiddey chipped in 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes during Saturday's 103-101 loss to the Pacers.
Josh Giddey: Sniffs triple-double FridayGiddey produced 25 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 123-116 loss to Charlotte.
Coby White, Josh Giddey, Kevin Huerter, Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic will start Friday's game against the Hornets.Huerter and Vucevic are back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Pelicans. Of the two, the latter's return is more important, given his superior fantasy value and the way the Bulls were dominated on the boards in New Orleans. Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams will come off the bench, with the former still having value to fantasy managers.