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 are yet to see a lot from the rookie but the next could of games could be a great opportunity for him to push for a more sizeable role moving forward.
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Status
ACTIVEPrevious game (vs. ATL 11/22)
Next game projections (@ TBD 11/26)
Latest Matas Buzelis news
2024-25 Season Stats
Matas Buzelis Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL3.32.10.20.60.4Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 16 0 9.1 3.3 2.1 0.2 0.6 0.4 0.8 0 0 0.6 1.7 33.3% 0.4 1.4 30.4% 1.0 3.1 32.0% 0.7 0.9 78.6% 0.4 1.7 1.1 0.3 -27 46.3% Career 1609.13.32.10.20.60.40.8000.61.733.3%0.41.430.4%1.03.132.0%0.70.978.6%0.41.71.10.3-2746.3%
Matas Buzelis Season Stats 2024-25
Previous Game (vs. ATL 11/22)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF169.13.32.10.20.81.12024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.11.70.42024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.60.42024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%32.0%30.4%33.3%78.6%46.3%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-270.300
Matas Buzelis Game Log 2024-25
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18W 139-1371473000111100.0%3266.7%4375.0%000.0%030.0+91787.5%10/14L 111-1072115220019333.3%4250.0%13538.5%3266.7%022.0+56452.4%10/12L 124-121235421005120.0%400.0%9111.1%22100.0%220.0-241325.3%10/8W 116-112201053110200.0%6350.0%8337.5%44100.0%140.0-231451.2%
Preseason Totals 20.29.33.51.80.50.30.54.31.329.4%4.31.841.2%8.53.035.3%2.32.088.9%0.82.83.5-122.810.348.7% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%11/22W 136-122199402134125.0%4250.0%8337.5%22100.0%040.0+74450.7%11/20L 122-1065220000100.0%000.0%100.0%22100.0%020.0-31353.2%11/18W 122-1122000000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%000.0-3120.0%11/17L 143-107158300123266.7%300.0%6233.3%22100.0%120.0-42458.1%11/15L 144-126892010033100.0%000.0%33100.0%000.0%020.0+8012150.0%11/13W 124-12312440300300.0%3133.3%6116.7%22100.0%040.0-100729.1%11/11L 119-1133010001100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%010.0+0120.0%11/9W 125-1135010002000.0%000.0%000.0%200.0%010.0-8240.0%11/7L 135-11916230222200.0%11100.0%3133.3%000.0%120.0+21433.3%11/6L 119-992213901214375.0%5120.0%9444.4%22100.0%360.0-202065.8%11/4L 135-1264010000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%010.0-10000.0%10/30W 102-994000000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%000.0-1020.0%10/28W 126-1232000000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%000.0-6120.0%10/26L 114-957310001000.0%3133.3%3133.3%2150.0%100.0+11038.7%10/25W 133-1228202010100.0%2150.0%3133.3%000.0%000.0-62133.3%10/23L 123-1114021000300.0%000.0%300.0%000.0%020.0+8110.0%
Regular Season Totals 9.13.32.10.20.60.40.81.70.633.3%1.40.430.4%3.11.032.0%0.90.778.6%0.41.70.3-271.13.946.3%
Matas Buzelis Player Profile
Career History
Matas Buzelis Fantasy Projections
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Next Game7:00 pm November 26PTS 7.8REB 3.0AST 0.7BLK 0.6STL 0.52PM 1.63PM 1.1FTM 1.1TO 1.0MIN 16.5CBSS fantasy points 12.4ESPN fantasy points 13.5Yahoo fantasy points 14.8
Pregame Probabilities
Record a double-double0%Record a triple-double0%Record 10 or more REB1%Record 4-plus 3-pointers2%Score 30 or more pts0%Record 10 or more AST0%
Matas Buzelis Latest News
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 are yet to see a lot from the rookie but the next could of games could be a great opportunity for him to push for a more sizeable role moving forward.
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.
Briefly headed back to G League
The Bulls assigned Buzelis to the Windy City Bulls of the G League on Saturday. He will play in Saturday's game versus the Motor City Cruise and then be recalled to the NBA. 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. The rookie forward should receive increased playing time in the G League.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goes for 15 points Monday
Buzelis finished with 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes off the bench in Monday's 111-107 preseason loss to the Bucks. Buzelis struggled a bit with his shot, but the rookie has been finding ways to produce when given the opportunity. He's slated to open the season on a bench role, but if things go south for the Bulls as the campaign progresses, don't rule out the possibility of Buzelis seeing an increased role in the final months.
Goes for 28 in SL
Buzelis posted 28 points (10-22 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 92-82 loss to the Warriors in Summer League. Buzelis expanded upon his 15-point performance against the Bucks on Saturday with a 28-point outburst Sunday against Golden State. Buzelis was able to find his shot Sunday, tying for a game-high four three-pointers made after missing all four attempts in his previous outing. The 11th overall pick could see a substantial role for the Bulls this season with their uncertainty across the roster.