Bulls lose to Suns despite Giddey's strong return

In a recent NBA game, the Chicago Bulls faced off against the Phoenix Suns, losing 127-121. The Bulls are fighting for a spot in the playoffs, with only 13 games left in the season. Despite a recent ankle injury, point guard Josh Giddey returned to the lineup and performed well, scoring 22 points. The Bulls’ loss drops their record to 29-40, but they remain in the No. 9 spot in the Eastern Conference, as the Miami Heat also lost. Giddey is eager to play in the next game against Sacramento, emphasizing the importance of each game as the team pushes for the playoffs. While Giddey had a strong performance, with Coby White and Nikola Vucevic each adding 24 points, the Suns' star players were too much for the Bulls. Kevin Durant scored 26 points, and Devin Booker had a game-high 41 points, dominating the second half. In team news, guard Lonzo Ball will not travel with the Bulls to Los Angeles this weekend. He has been recovering from a wrist injury and the Bulls want to allow him to continue his rehabilitation without interruption. Coach Billy Donovan noted that Ball is feeling better but still needs more practice with the ball. Donovan also expressed his support for his former coach Rick Pitino, who now leads St. John's in the NCAA Tournament. He praised Pitino's dedication to coaching and the journey he has taken in his career.