Thunder general manager Sam Presti didn’t want to trade Josh Giddey. Presti's belief in the Australian guard has been justified with his Bulls breakout.

I think you see now it’s not over until it really is over,” Giddey said after his half-court, buzzer-beating game-winner against L.A.

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a relaxed 145-117 win over the Chicago Bulls. The former led for the majority of the contest by double-digit points and by as many as 43 points.

Giddey wasn't the only player who struggled for the Bulls. Coby White has also been red-hot lately, and he was held to just seven points. The Bulls have been winning a lot of games recently because of the way that White and Giddey have taken over contests. If they combine for 22 points, Chicago isn't going to win a lot of games.

Josh Giddey gave a blunt yet impactful update on his status ahead of the matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

So, regarding whether Josh Giddey is playing on Monday night vs. the Thunder, the Bulls will need the breakout guard available if they hope to compete. Giddey's status will gain clarity closer to the game's 8 p.m. ET tipoff.

Giddey (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against Toronto, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Josh Giddey made a halfcourt heave at the buzzer to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.