Josh Giddey leaves Chicago Bulls practice, scarred by injuries

The Chicago Bulls are no strangers to injuries when it comes to guards. From Derrick Rose to Lonzo Ball to Zach Lavine, the Bulls have had an uncomfortable history with their guards over the past decade. It only makes sense now that when a scare occurs, the team takes no chances.

During the Bulls’ recent practice, it was revealed that Bulls guard Josh Giddey left early due to back tightness. Everyone else participated in the game.

Giddey has been one of the most reliable players for the Chicago Bulls this season, playing in all 25 of the team’s games so far. In 25 games, Giddey averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 assists and 6.2 rebounds on 44/32/69 shooting from the field. While Giddey has had some solid moments for the Bulls, his defense has left a lot to be desired and he is still shooting below his career average. In Giddey’s 25 games, he only scored 20 points twice.

It remains to be seen whether Giddey’s back strain will affect his availability for Friday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team’s backup point guard, Lonzo Ball, has yet to fully recover to the point where he can handle this offensive load. The Bulls will likely have to rely on Talent Horton-Tucker if Giddey can’t play.

The Chicago Bulls take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday at 8:00 PM EST.

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