Josh Giddey exits after brutal injury in Bulls game

It was bad news for Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls on Monday as the guard went down to an ankle injury during the team's away game skirmish against the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena. Giddey rolled his ankle on a defensive play and had to be helped to the locker room.

The guard has started looking more comfortable in the Bulls' setup as the floor general was just one rebound and two assists away from his second triple-double of the season. He had 11 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists.

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Josh Giddey is averaging 11.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.9 assists in his first season with Chicago. He's shooting 44.7% shooting from the field.

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Aharon Abhishek is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda, bringing 9 years of rich reporting experience to his role. With a Master’s degree in Journalism, Aharon's passion for basketball dates back to 2008 when he began following the NBA closely. He specializes in stat-based pieces and athlete profiles, and is a firm believer of conducting thorough research to craft compelling content.

A fan of the Lakers and Bulls for their legacy and rich history, Aharon admires the competitive nature of basketball and how only a few seconds decide any game. He highly regards Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for their prowess on the court.

Phil Jackson stands out as Aharon's favorite basketball coach, revered for his astute understanding of the game. For him, Michael Jordan's final shot of his legendary career stands out as his favorite basketball moment of all time.

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