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2024 Stats
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Points Per Game
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FG%
Field Goal Percentage
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RPG
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Assists Per Game
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| Regular Season | 12.9 | 4.9 | 38.1 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
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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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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Meaningful role Friday
Buzelis provided nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Friday's 136-122 win over the Hawks.
Buzelis played at least 20 minutes for the first time in more than two weeks, a welcome sign for Bulls fans. With Patrick Williams sidelined due to a foot injury, head coach Billy Donovan went on record stating that he expects Buzelis to play more for the time being. We have yet to see a lot from the rookie, but the next stretch of games could be a great opportunity for him to push for a more sizeable role moving forward.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Dominant in G League loss
Buzelis produced 24 points (11-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes during Saturday's 119-115 G league loss to the Motor City Cruise.
Buzelis briefly joined Windy City for its matchup against the Cruise, during which the rookie led the squad in points, rebounds and three-pointers made. The 20-year-old has produced a limited impact with the parent club this season, in which he has averaged 2.8 points and 2.0 rebounds across 8.5 minutes per game over 12 regular-season appearances.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Briefly headed back to G League
The Bulls assigned Buzelis to the G League's Windy City Bulls on Saturday. He will play in Saturday's game versus the Motor City Cruise and then be recalled to the NBA.
Buzelis will play for Windy City in Saturday's game against the Motor City Cruise and will be recalled ahead of Chicago's home game Sunday versus the Rockets. Buzelis was drafted No. 11 overall by the Bulls in the 2024 NBA Draft but is averaging just 2.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 8.5 minutes across 12 NBA appearances.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Recalled to NBA
Chicago recalled Buzelis from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Sunday, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Buzelis will likely spend periodic time in the G League to continue his development, as he's currently not a major fixture in Chicago's rotation. He's yet to play more than 10 minutes in a regular-season game, averaging 5.6 minutes across five appearances.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Sent to G League
The Bulls assigned Buzelis to the Windy City Bulls of the G League on Saturday.
Buzelis is averaging just 1.0 points in 5.6 minutes across his five NBA appearances this season. The rookie forward should receive increased opportunities with Chicago's G League affiliate.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Good to go Friday
Buzelis (shin) is available for Friday's preseason game, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Buzelis will return to action Friday after missing Chicago's previous preseason outing with a shin contusion. The rookie forward is expected to be one of the team's primary bench options in 2024-25.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Out with shin injury
Buzelis won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Minnesota due to a shin contusion, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Buzelis won't suit up Wednesday, joining Ayo Dosunmu (rest/shoulder), Julian Phillips (ribs) and Dalen Terry (knee soreness) in street clothes. Buzleis dropped 15 points and six rebounds in Chicago's most recent preseason tilt. His next chance to play will come Friday against Cleveland.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-10, 209 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chicago, IL |
| Age: 20 |
| Experience: R |