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Josh Giddey Makes Lonzo Ball Statement After Bulls-Grizzlies

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey spoke on Lonzo Ball after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies.

Joey Linn

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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The Chicago Bulls pulled out a close win on Monday night, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies by a final score of 126-123. Grizzlies star Ja Morant did not suit up in this game as he was ruled out due to right thigh soreness, but it was still an impressive win for the Bulls who moved to 2-2 on the season.

Lonzo Ball had another strong showing in this game, finishing with six points and six assists in just 18 minutes of action. He shared the floor for the first time with Josh Giddey, who tallied 12 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists in the win.

Speaking after the game, Giddey made a statement on Ball (via K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports News).

“Loved playing with him,” Giddey said of his new teammate. “Want to keep it doing it more and more. He's so smart and unselfish."

There were questions entering the season about how the Bulls would navigate having both Giddey and Ball on the roster. Both at their best when operating on the ball and making plays for others, these two point guards showed in limited action on Monday that they want to make it work together.

Ball’s improved three-point shooting throughout his NBA career has made him a lot more formidable off the ball. Knocking down two of his four three-point attempts on Monday, Ball played very well for the Bulls. 

The Bulls tied a franchise-record 25 threes in this win over Memphis, making it a very fun game all around for Chicago.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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