Our team of NBA experts analyzed a few late season breakouts like Josh Giddey, determining whether or not they will sustain or not.

Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5) enters the United Center before the game against the Toronto Raptors. NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (3) on the court before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at State Farm Arena.

Thunder 145, Bulls 117: Josh Giddey's return to OKC was spoiled. The Thunder destroyed the Bulls in a game where they led by as many as 43 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a modest 27 points and 12 rebounds as he sat out another fourth quarter.

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.

Former OKC Thunder player Josh Giddey is returning to the court at Paycom Center Monday. This time to face his former team as a member of the Chicago Bulls.

SportsLine's computer model has revealed five free NBA prop picks for Monday after evaluating the latest NBA odds

The following players averaged the most fantasy points per game last week (two-game minimum): Giddey was the aforementioned surprise pace-setter this past week, vaulting to the top despite playing in just two of the Bulls’ three games.

Josh Giddey is putting the Bulls in position to secure home-court advantage for the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.

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.