Josh Giddey's star continues to rise in the NBA as he became just the third rookie to record a triple-double on his Madison Square Garden debut.
The teenage guard had a career-high 28 points -- including a match-sealing free throw -- to help the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder overcome the New York Knicks 127-123.
Giddey was not the only Australian on show in New York on Monday night with Ben Simmons watching from the bench as the Brooklyn Nets notched up a home win to end an 11-game slide.
While Simmons -- who has sat out the entire season at Philadelphia before his blockbuster trade to the Nets -- is not expected to play until after the All-Star weekend, Giddey has starred for OKC since his return from COVID-19 late last year.
The 19-year-old also contributed 11 rebounds and 12 assists in the win over the Knicks -- just three days after his second triple-double of his debut campaign.
He is now the youngest, second youngest and third youngest player to have an NBA triple-double.
Giddey, the sixth overall in last year's draft, shot 11 for 22 from the field and hit three 3-pointers for the Thunder, who snapped a five-game losing streak.
While OKC are second bottom in the western conference, Giddey's performances have him among the favourites for the rookie of the year award.
Youngest Players with Consecutive Triple-Doubles
Years-Days
2022: Josh Giddey 19-127
2019: Luka Dončić 20-26
1980: Magic Johnson 20-178
2019: Luka Dončić 20-248
1997: Antoine Walker 20-249
[Source: Elias Sports Bureau]
