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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ACTIVEPrevious game (vs. MIL 12/23)
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2024-25 Season Stats
Matas Buzelis Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL5.32.60.60.80.3Year 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 29 0 13.1 5.3 2.6 0.6 0.8 0.3 0.6 0 0 0.9 2.6 33.8% 1.0 2.4 40.6% 1.8 4.9 37.1% 0.8 1.0 78.6% 0.5 2.1 1.4 0.9 +16 49.3% Career 29013.15.32.60.60.80.30.6000.92.633.8%1.02.440.6%1.84.937.1%0.81.078.6%0.52.11.40.9+1649.3%
Matas Buzelis Season Stats 2024-25
Previous Game (vs. MIL 12/23)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2913.15.32.60.60.61.42024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.62.10.52024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.80.32024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%37.1%40.6%33.8%78.6%49.3%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+160.900
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%12/23L 112-91154211013133.3%100.0%4125.0%2150.0%111.0+21341.0%12/21L 123-98209121004125.0%6350.0%10440.0%000.0%010.0-132545.0%12/19W 117-1089031000200.0%100.0%300.0%000.0%030.0+1210.0%12/16W 122-121127410002150.0%3266.7%5360.0%000.0%040.0+71970.0%12/13W 109-95195533005120.0%600.0%1119.1%22100.0%320.0+111521.0%12/8L 108-10023530100500.0%22100.0%7228.6%11100.0%030.0+131433.6%12/6L 132-123178232013266.7%400.0%7228.6%22100.0%023.0-10850.8%12/5W 139-1241811710013266.7%4250.0%7457.1%2150.0%251.0+941169.8%12/2W 128-1022120512005480.0%5360.0%10770.0%22100.0%140.0+1722491.9%11/29L 138-1294220000100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%020.0-70350.0%11/27L 133-119257201025120.0%2150.0%7228.6%22100.0%020.0-66444.4%11/26W 127-108179401104125.0%33100.0%7457.1%000.0%130.0+03964.3%11/23L 142-1312914311015240.0%8450.0%13646.2%100.0%121.0+102952.1%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 13.15.32.60.60.80.30.62.60.933.8%2.41.040.6%4.91.837.1%1.00.878.6%0.52.10.9+161.46.149.3%
Matas Buzelis Player Profile
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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.
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 as recently as Dec. 2 in a win over the Nets.
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.
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.
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 just for 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.
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.