If ever Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey gets tired of playing basketball, he should try his luck at football. Or even rugby, perhaps?

The Bulls escaped the Portland Trail Blazers, 122-121, on Wednesday after Nikola Vucevic drilled the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, sending Moda Center into total despair.

Chicago extended its lead in the third quarter after outscoring Portland, 36-24. Part of that was Isaac Okoro's layup courtesy of a full-court assist from Giddey. It displayed Giddey's vision, as he capitalized on the Trail Blazers' slow defense. Expand Tweet

If you squint really hard, Giddey looked like Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams for a moment. Article Continues Below

The 23-year-old Giddey is having an All-Star-type campaign, averaging career-highs

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