Insane quirk in Josh Giddey resume puts him in elite company at New York’s Madison Square Garden

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Chicago Bulls and Australian Boomers star Josh Giddey is fast becoming one of the best triple-double machines in NBA history, and he’s doing it at the world’s most famous arena in Madison Square Garden.

Giddey recorded his fourth triple-double at MSG on November 3, putting together a stat line of 23 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in Chicago’s first loss of the season against the New York Knicks as the former Melbourne Tigers point guard continues his All-Star type form to start his 2025-26 campaign.

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Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls is defended by Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks during the first half of the game at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) Getty

It was Giddey’s 19th triple double. Clearly Giddey likes playing in New York.

The performance took the 23-year-old to second on the ‘most regular season road triple doubles at the current Madison Square Garden’, passing former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook, who has three in 17 games.

Giddey is tied with arguably the second greatest player in NBA history, LeBron James, on four triple-doubles but did it in only six games compared to 32 for the Los Angeles Lakers star.

The 23-12-12 triple-double against the Knicks has Giddey trailing only Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird, who had six triple-doubles in 29 games at MSG.

Larry Bird #33 is one of basketball’s greatest ever players.  Getty

The good news, Giddey has 22 games left at the arena to catch Larry Legend!

Most regular season road triple doubles at the Madison Square Garden

• ‍6 – Larry Bird (29 games played)
• 4 – Josh Giddey (6 games played)
• 4 – LeBron James (31 games played)
• 3 – Russell Westbrook (17 games played)
• 2 – Magic Johnson (10 games played)
• 2 – Giannis Antetokounmpo (20 games played)
• 1 – Luka Doncic (6 games played)
• 1 – Ben Simmons (12 games played)
• 1 – Wilt Chamberlain (13 games played)
• 1 – James Harden (15 games played)
• 0 – Michael Jordan (25 games played)

LeBron James playing against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.  Getty

Josh Giddey Career Triple-Double Summary

• Total: 19
• Teams: 11 with Oklahoma City, 8 with Chicago Bulls
• Record in those games: 13 wins – 6 losses
• Latest: Nov 3 2025 vs New York Knicks (23 pts │ 12 reb │ 12 ast)
• Highest points in a triple-double: 28 ( twice )
• Most rebounds in a triple-double: 19 (vs Portland, Apr 4 2025)
• Most assists in a triple-double: 17 (vs Lakers, Mar 22 2025)
• Youngest: 19 years 84 days (Jan 2 2022 vs Dallas)
• Oldest: 23 years 23 days (Nov 2 2025 vs New York)