Josh Giddey finished with his first career double-double on Wednesday to help the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome a 26-point deficit and defeat the Los Angeles Lakers.
Giddey produced 18 points, 10 assists, two rebounds and one steal during the 123-115 win. He scored 10 points in the second half as the Thunder outscored the Lakers 67-43 over the final two quarters to complete the comeback, which equaled the largest in team history.
The 19-year-old became the second-youngest player in NBA history to dish out at least 10 assists in a game, trailing only LeBron James, who first accomplished the feat at 18.
Giddey came up with several key plays down the stretch to send the Thunder to the victory. His 10th assist came with 31.2 seconds remaining to Derrick Favors as it gave the Thunder a three-point lead. That basket put them over the top as the Lakers were unable to tie it from there.
He has often been compared to Ben Simmons at this stage of his career given his ability to score and rebound while also getting his teammates involved. He had every area of his game on display and it ultimately helped his team get its first win on Wednesday.
It likely won’t be the last time Giddey makes history at such a young age.
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