Josh Giddey Shatters NBA Triple-Double Record—See the Thunder Phenom’s Stunning Performance

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey found himself in the spotlight Saturday night after a tense courtside confrontation that ended with a Hornets fan being escorted from Spectrum Center. With 1:16 left and the Bulls trailing 119-112, a spectator repeatedly heckled the 23-year-old Australian. Giddey walked the length of the floor to address the taunts before a referee intervened; arena security promptly removed the fan as the crowd jeered. Postgame, Giddey downplayed the flashpoint but conceded the remarks crossed a line. “He just said something I didn’t like and I went over to him. Security took him out and that was the end of it,” the 6-foot-8 playmaker told reporters. The outburst capped a frustrating night for Chicago, which fell 123-116 despite Giddey’s 25 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists—his fourth near-miss triple-double in November. The incident arrives during a rocky stretch for the retooled Bulls, who have now dropped three of their past four games. Giddey, acquired in last summer’s blockbuster deal, has averaged 18.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 8.4 assists this month, but Chicago’s defense has slipped to 24th in the league. Head coach Billy Donovan praised Giddey’s composure afterward, noting that “Josh kept his focus and nearly carried us back; we’ve just got to finish possessions.” Social media clips of the ejection racked up hundreds of thousands of views overnight, amplifying conversation around fan behavior and NBA security protocols. League officials have not announced further disciplinary measures, and early indications suggest neither fines nor suspensions are forthcoming. Beyond the altercation, Giddey’s on-court production continues to impress statisticians. According to Elias Sports Bureau, he’s on pace to become the first Bull since Michael Jordan to log five triple-doubles before New Year’s Day, underscoring his growing value alongside scorers Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. Chicago (9-11) returns home Tuesday to face the Indiana Pacers, and Giddey says the focus is already on the standings: “We can’t let one tough loss or a heckler derail what we’re building.” For fans, the takeaway is twofold: Giddey’s multifaceted game remains a nightly highlight—and crossing the line from spirited support to personal attacks can end just as swiftly as it did in Charlotte.