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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ACTIVEPrevious game (vs. PHI 1/25)
Latest Matas Buzelis news
2024-25 Season Stats
Matas Buzelis Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL4.92.70.40.80.3Year 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 44 0 12.7 4.9 2.7 0.4 0.8 0.3 0.6 0 0 0.8 2.3 33.3% 1.0 2.3 41.7% 1.7 4.6 37.6% 0.7 0.8 81.1% 0.7 2.0 1.3 0.7 +6 49.2% Career 44012.74.92.70.40.80.30.6000.82.333.3%1.02.341.7%1.74.637.6%0.70.881.1%0.72.01.30.7+649.2%
Matas Buzelis Season Stats 2024-25
Previous Game (vs. PHI 1/25)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF4412.74.92.70.40.61.32024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.72.00.72024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.80.32024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%37.6%41.7%33.3%81.1%49.2%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+60.700
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%1/25L 109-971263000211100.0%11100.0%22100.0%2150.0%120.0+516104.2%1/23L 131-10611340001100.0%5120.0%6116.7%11100.0%220.0-92123.3%1/20W 112-99125400003133.3%300.0%6116.7%22100.0%310.0-110436.3%1/19L 113-102147302112150.0%3133.3%5240.0%22100.0%120.0+82859.5%1/17L 125-1234200100100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%000.0+30250.0%1/15L 110-9417850200300.0%5480.0%8450.0%000.0%050.0-181950.0%1/14L 119-113115400003133.3%3133.3%6233.3%000.0%040.0-20541.7%1/12L 124-1191252000011100.0%11100.0%22100.0%000.0%110.0-325125.0%1/10W 138-105158302023266.7%11100.0%4375.0%000.0%030.0+1329100.0%1/8L 129-11313220010100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%110.0+24050.0%1/6W 114-11012011200200.0%100.0%300.0%000.0%100.0-3000.0%1/4W 139-1262210000000.0%000.0%000.0%22100.0%100.0+413113.6%1/1L 125-107145401113133.3%2150.0%5240.0%000.0%130.0+20750.0%12/30W 115-10810220100100.0%5120.0%6116.7%000.0%020.0+31116.7%12/28W 116-11112230200000.0%2150.0%2150.0%000.0%210.0-41550.0%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 12.74.92.70.40.80.30.62.30.833.3%2.31.041.7%4.61.737.6%0.80.781.1%0.72.00.7+61.35.949.2%
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Ties career-high 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.