Giddey Scores Career-High 32 as Bulls Reach 5-0
On November 1, 2025, seven Australians appeared in NBA Cup games, spotlighted by Josh Giddey’s career-high 32 points for the Chicago Bulls.
Australian Performances in the NBA Cup
Dyson Daniels led the group with a season-high 18 points. Starting strong, Daniels played 13 minutes for the Atlanta Hawks, shooting 4-for-6 for 10 points early in the game, alongside three rebounds, one assist, and two steals. The Hawks held a narrow 41-39 lead with just over eight minutes remaining in the second quarter before Daniels rested.
“Dyson Daniels delivered his season-high 18 points, adding nine rebounds, six assists, and three steals to his 2025-26 totals.”
The Hawks dominated the Indiana Pacers 128-108, improving their record to 3-3 while the Pacers fell to 0-5. Daniels shot 8-for-13 from the field and was perfect at the free throw line (2-of-2), finishing with a +13 plus/minus rating. Despite a slow offensive start to the season, his elite defense continues to distinguish him as one of the NBA's top perimeter defenders. He is adapting to the Hawks' offense with Kristaps Porziņģis joining the lineup.
Other Australian Players
Second-year Australian wing Johnny Furphy did not play for the Indiana Pacers.
Visual Highlight
Australian Josh Giddey (#3) of the Chicago Bulls was active during their game against the New York Knicks at United Center in Chicago. (Photo: Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
Author's summary: Josh Giddey’s outstanding 32-point game capped a strong start for Australians in the NBA Cup, with Dyson Daniels also showing notable contributions despite early-season adjustments.