NBA Playoffs: Josh Giddey to play for Chicago Bulls against Miami Heat in play-in game
Bulls guard Josh Giddey is available for Chicago’s NBA Play-In Tournament match-up against the Miami Heat after missing the final two regular-season games because of an injured right wrist.
The Australian star averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists this season - his first in Chicago following a trade from Oklahoma City.
Giddey was particularly good against Miami in the regular season, averaging 26 points, 10 assists and 10.3 rebounds as the Bulls won all three games.
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The winners of the game on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) play in Atlanta on Friday (Saturday AEST) against a Hawks side featuring Australian Dyson Daniels for the chance to face Cleveland in the first round of the play-offs.
