With just under a minute remaining, the Lakers held a four-point lead, but critical defensive lapses proved costly. Despite Austin Reaves scoring on a bad ankle to briefly extend the lead, the Bulls responded with a barrage of three-pointers, including two in quick succession that shifted the momentum entirely. Giddy, who was instrumental throughout the game, capitalized on a crucial steal and subsequently drained a half-court shot with only seconds left on the clock, putting Chicago ahead by one.