Josh Giddey sent a scare through the Chicago Bulls locker room after he went down with an ankle injury during their game against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday (AEDT).
Giddey exited the contest in the third quarter and did not return. He has appeared in all 27 games for the Bulls so far this season.
Here is what to know about Giddey's injury and how much time he'll miss.
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What is Josh Giddey injury?
Giddey suffered what appeared to be an ankle sprain as he contested a 3-pointer from Gradey Dick. After an awkward fall, Giddey went back to the locker room and was soon after ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Here is the play:
It's the same ankle he suffered a ruptured ATFL during the Paris Olympic Games.
In 24 minutes on court, Giddey was on his way to a triple-double with 11 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
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How long is Josh Giddey out?
The Bulls are yet to make a formal announcement on Giddey's injury status.
They have two days of rest before their next game in Boston against the reigning champion Celtics.
Stay tuned on this page for further updates as they are made available.
Bulls schedule 2024-25
Here are the next five games on Chicago's schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEDT) | TV channel |
| Dec. 20 | at Celtics | 11:30 a.m. | NBA League Pass |
| Dec. 22 | vs. Celtics | 12:00 p.m. | NBA League Pass |
| Dec. 24 | vs. Bucks | 12:00 p.m. | NBA League Pass |
| Dec. 27 | at Hawks | 11:30 a.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Bucks | 12:00 p.m. | NBA League Pass |
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