Josh Giddey moved past several legendary NBA figures on Sunday by recording his 22nd career triple-double in a hard-fought win over the struggling Washington Wizards. Washington held the lead for most of the night and seemed poised for only their second win of the season, but Giddey and the Bulls rallied from a sixteen-point deficit to pull out a 121 – 120 victory.
Josh Giddey has his 22nd career triple-double!
He passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Kyle Lowry, Michael Ray Richardson, and Chris Webber on the NBA’s all-time list. pic.twitter.com/HmAvoCjDLP
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 23, 2025
The defeat pushed Washington to 1-15 on the season, while the Bulls climbed to 9-7, rebounding from a 143 – 107 blowout loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday. Giddey was an assist shy of a triple-double in that game and then dominated the stat sheet on Sunday, delivering 18 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals.
With the performance, Giddey climbed to 23rd on the NBA’s all-time triple-double list, overtaking legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Kyle Lowry, Michael Ray Richardson, and Chris Webber along the way.
The 23-year-old has already recorded four triple-doubles in 13 games this season and is flirting with a season-long triple-double average, putting up 20.6 points, 9.9 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game.
Josh Giddey and the Bulls survive the lowly Wizards
Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) brings the ball up court against the Washington Wizards during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Nikola Vucevic paced the Bulls with 28 points and 12 rebounds, building on a strong start to the season that has given Chicago plenty to consider, especially with his name often linked to trade speculation.
This Bulls team now looks like a legitimate contender in the hobbled Eastern Conference, and with Vucevic playing at a high level on both ends of the floor, it could be difficult to justify trading him without a truly significant offer.
Chicago started strong, grabbing a slim 41-40 lead after the opening quarter, but the Wizards fought back in the second. Washington outpaced Chicago 29-24 to take a 70-64 lead at halftime, setting up an intense second-half showdown.
Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
The third quarter saw both teams exchanging baskets in a back-and-forth battle, each scoring 28 points, leaving the Bulls trailing heading into the final period. Chicago turned the tide in the fourth, outscoring Washington 29-22 and hitting key plays down the stretch to secure the slim victory.
The Wizards had an opportunity to snatch the win late when Coby White missed a long three, but tight pressure from Tre Jones forced a turnover, keeping Chicago in control.
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