New York, NY – November 4, 2025 – In the hallowed halls of Madison Square Garden, where basketball immortals have etched their legacies into the rafters, a fresh face is rewriting the record books. Josh Giddey, the 23-year-old Australian sensation now lighting up the Chicago Bulls, didn’t just drop a triple-double on Monday night—he stormed the elite club of NBA greats who’ve dominated the World’s Most Famous Arena. With a jaw-dropping 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in a hard-fought 112-105 loss to the New York Knicks, Giddey notched his fourth road triple-double at MSG, tying Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James and eclipsing Russell Westbrook in the process.
It’s the kind of performance that turns heads and silences doubters. Giddey, often nicknamed “Jason” for his uncanny resemblance to the horror movie villain in his relentless on-court pursuit, has been terrorizing the league since lacing up for the Bulls this season. This latest masterpiece marks his 19th career triple-double, and at just six games into his MSG tenure, he’s already second all-time in regular-season road triple-doubles there—trailing only the legendary Larry Bird, who racked up six in 29 appearances. Giddey has 22 more shots at “The Garden” to chase down Bird’s throne. The math? It’s not just favorable; it’s tantalizing.
“MSG has this magic to it,” Giddey said postgame, flashing that signature grin amid the Bulls’ locker room haze. “The crowd, the history—it’s like playing in a museum where every step echoes. To put up numbers like that here? Feels surreal, but I’m just getting started.” Surreal for fans, maybe. For Giddey, it’s becoming routine.
A Triple-Double Machine in the Making
Giddey’s ascent to All-Star caliber hasn’t been overnight, but his explosion in the 2025-26 campaign feels predestined. Traded to Chicago from Oklahoma City in a blockbuster deal last offseason, the former No. 6 overall pick has seamlessly slotted into the Bulls’ revamped lineup as the ultimate triple threat: a 6’8″ point guard with vision sharper than a scalpel, rebounding instincts like a power forward, and scoring touch that’s blossomed into a weapon.
Monday’s stat line against the Knicks was vintage Giddey—efficient, unselfish, and utterly dominant. He diced up New York’s vaunted defense with pinpoint passes, crashed the glass for second-chance opportunities, and buried mid-range jumpers when the defense sagged. It was his fourth triple-double of the season already, contributing to Chicago’s blistering 5-1 start before the skid. But the real story? The venue. Giddey now shares rarified air with the NBA’s pantheon at MSG:
| Player | Road Triple-Doubles at MSG | Games Played |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Bird | 6 | 29 |
| Josh Giddey | 4 | 6 |
| LeBron James | 4 | 31 |
| Russell Westbrook | 3 | 17 |
| Magic Johnson | 2 | 10 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 2 | 20 |
| Luka Dončić | 1 | 6 |
| Ben Simmons | 1 | 12 |
| Wilt Chamberlain | 1 | 13 |
| James Harden | 1 | 15 |
| Michael Jordan | 0 | 25 |
Bird’s untouchable for now, but Giddey’s efficiency is the stuff of nightmares for opposing coaches. James needed 31 games to hit four; Giddey did it in a sixth of the time. Westbrook, the former triple-double king, labored through 17 outings for three. And Michael Jordan? Zero in 25 tries. Ouch. Giddey’s not just crashing the party—he’s spiking the punch.
This MSG mastery is no fluke. Giddey openly admits the arena’s aura fuels him. “New York’s energy? It’s addictive,” he laughed. “Every time I step on that floor, I feel like I belong with the greats. LeBron, Bird, Magic—they’re the blueprint. I’m just trying to add my chapter.”
From Down Under to Windy City Stardom
Giddey’s journey reads like a Hollywood script: Born in Melbourne, Australia, he rose through the Adelaide 36ers and international circuits before the Thunder scooped him up in 2021. His debut triple-double came at a tender 19 years and 84 days old—a 19-12-11 line against the Dallas Mavericks that announced him as a prodigy. Fast-forward to now: 19 triple-doubles total, split between 11 in OKC blue and eight in Bulls red.
Here’s a snapshot of his triple-double ledger:
- Total: 19
- Record in Those Games: 13-6 (Bulls are 6-2 so far)
- Latest: Nov. 3, 2025 vs. Knicks (23 PTS | 12 REB | 12 AST)
- Career Highs: 28 points (twice), 19 rebounds (vs. Portland, Apr. 4, 2025), 17 assists (vs. Lakers, Mar. 22, 2025)
- Youngest: 19y 84d (Jan. 2, 2022 vs. Dallas)
- Oldest (So Far): 23y 23d (Nov. 3, 2025 vs. Knicks)
The Bulls, perennial Eastern Conference fringe-dwellers, suddenly look playoff-bound with Giddey orchestrating the offense alongside Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević. His playmaking has unlocked a fluid attack, averaging 18.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 10.1 assists through seven games. Opponents are scrambling; fans are buzzing. And with the Australian Boomers star representing his country this summer, Giddey’s global appeal is skyrocketing.
The Chase Is On: Bird in the Crosshairs?
As the Bulls lick their wounds from the Knicks defeat—their first blemish of the year—Giddey’s gaze is already fixed ahead. Chicago’s schedule includes two more MSG visits this season, plus a potential playoff clash. At his current clip, surpassing Bird isn’t a pipe dream; it’s a probability.
“Legends like Larry set the bar impossibly high,” Giddey mused. “But that’s why we play—to push it higher.” Move over, indeed. The MSG elite just got a new member, and Josh Giddey isn’t content with a seat at the table. He’s eyeing the head.
For the latest on Giddey’s Bulls run, check every Chicago game in the 2025-26 slate here. And keep an eye on the scores—because if this is the start, the league’s in for a wild ride.