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| Regular Season | 14.5 | 6.2 | 43.5 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Continues excellent play
Buzelis finished Saturday's 132-111 loss to the Warriors with 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes.
After scoring in single digits in 23 straight games, Buzelis has reached the double-digit plateau in six straight games. During that stretch, the rookie has averaged 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 blocks in 27.2 minutes per game while shooting 62.3 percent from the field. Buzelis has drawn back-to-back starts and played at least 29 minutes in three consecutive contests.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Strong performance in start
Buzelis logged 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 127-108 loss to the Timberwolves.
Buzelis received the first start of his career, sliding in for Lonzo Ball who was resting on the second night of a back-to-back. Having upped his production of late, Buzelis made the most of his promotion, delivering another strong two-way performance. With the Bulls positioned towards the bottom of the standings once again, the hope is that Buzelis will now be able to hold onto a significant role for the remainder of the season.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: First career start Wednesday
Buzelis is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
With Lonzo Ball (knee) taking a seat Wednesday, Buzelis will draw his first career start with the Bulls. The rookie forward has averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 2.5 threes in 26.1 minutes over his last four games, and he's set for a boost in playing time against Minnesota.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Perfect performance against Miami
Buzelis contributed 24 points (10-10 FG, 4-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two blocks across 31 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 133-124 win over the Heat.
The 11th overall pick in the 2024 Draft set a new career scoring high while tying his previous best in made threes as part of a perfect shooting night. Rather than hitting the proverbial rookie wall, Buzelis may be getting stronger as the season progresses -- he's played 20-plus minutes in five straight games, the first time he's seen that consistent a workload, and he's turned the opportunity into 13.8 points, 4.2 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.2 blocks a contest while shooting an eye-popping 71.1 percent from the floor and 61.1 percent (11-for-18) from beyond the arc. Especially if Nikola Vucevic gets moved before Thursday's trade deadline, the 6-foot-10 Buzelis is making a strong case to get a look in the starting five for a Bulls team in need of some length up front.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Leader off bench in defeat
Buzelis posted 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Sunday's 127-119 loss to the Pistons.
Buzelis provided a spark off the Bulls bench in Sunday's contest, leading all second-unit players in scoring and threes made while hauling in a trio of rebounds with a bench-leading minute total. Buzelis has connected on at least two threes in 11 outings, including in three straight contests. He has now surpassed the double-digit mark in seven appearances, including three consecutive.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Another double-digit scoring outing
Buzelis totaled 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks in 26 minutes during Friday's 122-106 victory over the Raptors.
Zach LaVine's (personal) absence has opened up more usage on the Bulls over the past two games. Julian Phillips was also a DNP-Coach's Decision in this game, opening up some more time on the wing. Both factors have contributed to Buzelis scoring double-digit points in back-to-back games for just the second time in this rookie season, totaling 24 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks in 48 minutes. Trade rumors about LaVine and veteran center Nikola Vucevic ahead of Thursday's trade deadline make Buzelis an interesting fantasy basketball stash option. Though the rookie hasn't had many standout performances, he's been steadily racking up minutes and showing off his athleticism. Maybe the most intriguing part of Buzelis' profile at the moment is his defensive upside, as he's averaging 2.2 blocks and 0.6 steals per 36 minutes. He's combining that with 14.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.2 threes and 1.2 assists per 36.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Efficient in limited run
Buzelis accumulated six points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds over 12 minutes during Saturday's 109-97 loss to the 76ers.
Buzelis received fewer than 20 minutes of playing time for the 16th consecutive contest. With the Bulls likely to be sellers ahead of the trade deadline, the 20-year-old could be in line for more playing time in the latter half of the season. Over his last five outings, Buzelis has averaged 4.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Ties career high with three blocks
Buzelis posted eight points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds and three blocks across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 110-94 loss to the Hawks.
Although Buzelis hasn't scored double-digit points since Dec. 5, the rookie forward is making a strong defensive impact, recording multiple blocks in 10 separate outings this season. Still, Buzelis' overall efficiency is concerning since he's shooting just 38.1 percent from the field in 2024-25.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Returns to parent club
The Bulls recalled Buzelis from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Saturday.
Buzelis recorded 21 points (8-24 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, five blocks, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 98-95 loss to the Texas Legends. Buzelis should continue to operate as one of Chicago's primary bench options in their forward rotation.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Good to go Saturday
Buzelis (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Buzelis will return Saturday from a one-game absence due to an illness. The rookie first-round pick has seen his minutes off the bench increase over his last 15 games, during which he has averaged 7.5 points and 3.3 rebounds over 17.5 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Iffy to face Milwaukee
Buzelis (illness) is questionable to face the Bucks on Saturday.
Buzelis missed the loss to the Hawks on Thursday due to an illness, and the questionable tag ahead of Saturday's contest doesn't clarify his status. As such, a decision will likely be made closer to Saturday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff. Buzelis is averaging 7.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game since the beginning of December while experiencing an uptick in his minutes off the bench.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Won't play Thursday
Buzelis (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Buzelis will miss his second game of the season due to the illness, and his next chance to suit up will come Saturday against Milwaukee. With the rookie joining Lonzo Ball (illness), Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) and Josh Giddey (ankle) on the sideline, Talen Horton-Tucker, Julian Phillips and Dalen Terry are candidates for increased roles.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Questionable against Atlanta
Buzelis is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Hawks due to an illness.
Buzelis has become a consistent member of Chicago's rotation, averaging 7.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 blocks in 17.9 minutes in nine appearances since the beginning of December. If the rookie forward is unable to suit up against Atlanta, Julian Phillips, Torrey Craig and Dalen Terry are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Plays only 13 minutes
Buzelis registered seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes during Monday's 122-121 victory over the Raptors.
Despite Zach LaVine (back) missing Monday's contest, Buzelis saw his fewest minutes since Nov. 29. Over his last six appearances, the rookie has averaged 9.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game. However, with Patrick Williams back in action and LaVine not expected to miss significant time, Buzelis' role may continue to shrink.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Will play Friday
Buzelis (nose) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Buzelis suffered a nose contusion, and while he didn't suffer a fracture, there's a chance he'll wear a mask Friday. Buzelis has been earning more minutes of late, and he's averaging 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks across 17.6 minutes per game across his last five outings. He posted a career-high 20 points Dec. 2 in a win over the Nets.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Questionable Friday
Buzelis is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Pacers due to a nasal contusion.
Buzelis is in jeopardy of missing his second game of the season due to the nose injury. The rookie has begun to carve out a significant role in the rotation as of late, and in his last five outings, he averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks across 17.6 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Sets new career-high scoring mark
Buzelis supplied 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes during Monday's 128-102 victory over the Nets.
Buzelis scored in double digits for only the third time this season, and the rookie relied on the efficiency of his shot to reach the 20-point mark for the first time in his career. Buzelis is trending in the right direction, as he's logged at least 20 minutes in four of his last six appearances off the bench. The increase in playing time has come while Patrick Williams (foot) has missed time.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Delivers career-high mark in loss
Buzelis recorded 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes during Saturday's 142-131 loss to the Grizzlies.
Buzelis scored in double digits for just the second time this season, and this was the rookie's best scoring mark of the campaign. As good as he looked Saturday, Buzelis' playing time has been inconsistent, and he's played more than 15 minutes just five times all season long. That's enough reason to avoid rostering Buzelis in most formats, as he doesn't see enough time to be a valuable fantasy contributor in most formats.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-10, 209 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chicago, IL |
| Age: 20 |
| Experience: R |