Craig (lower leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. Craig didn't play in Wednesday's loss to the Wizards, and Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said Saturday that the eighth-year forward is expected to "miss a little bit of time" due to a lower leg injury. Julian Phillips and Matas Buzelis should see a slight uptick in playing time off the bench for as long as Craig is sidelined.
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1.4Player GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 A/TO +/- 3PA 3PM 3P% 2PA 2PM 2P% FGA FGM FG% FTA FTM FT% PF DREB OREB TS% L. Ball PG16018.95.53.33.80.51.41.0003.8+464.41.330.0%1.00.550.0%5.41.833.7%0.80.675.0%1.447648.2%C. Duarte SG1304.22.41.20.40.00.00.1005.0+170.90.441.7%0.60.462.5%1.50.850.0%0.60.575.0%0.412465.9%D. Terry SG32113.84.11.51.10.30.50.9001.2-1151.20.435.1%1.91.154.8%3.11.547.5%1.10.869.4%1.6291957.5%J. Giddey SG313127.412.27.06.90.51.02.7722.5-553.91.332.5%6.43.452.3%10.34.644.8%2.31.773.6%1.51734353.9%P. Williams PF252427.310.04.32.30.60.91.5101.5-1274.81.837.5%3.91.641.8%8.73.439.4%1.41.388.9%1.3882053.2%J. Smith PF31115.37.95.40.70.80.40.6101.3-163.41.133.7%2.71.761.2%6.12.846.0%1.51.280.0%1.71264158.7%343432.220.410.23.30.70.81.72202.0-894.82.143.6%10.06.261.6%14.88.355.8%2.11.883.3%2.42707564.7%405.32.01.50.30.00.00.3001.0-50.00.00.0%1.81.057.1%1.81.057.1%0.00.00.0%0.31557.1%J. Carter PG1606.73.50.90.90.00.30.4002.3+241.90.841.9%0.90.450.0%2.81.344.4%0.30.275.0%0.312259.9%J. Phillips SF34313.84.72.00.50.20.60.4001.1-472.30.732.5%1.60.959.3%3.91.743.5%0.90.666.7%1.4392855.1%C. White PG333332.818.43.54.60.21.12.4101.9-1028.53.237.0%5.93.051.5%14.46.242.9%3.22.988.8%2.51021358.1%29012.36.22.01.50.30.40.6002.4+142.10.837.1%2.71.555.8%4.82.347.5%1.30.967.6%1.1451358.0%T. Craig SF9112.66.92.80.60.10.20.0000.0-283.91.742.9%1.10.870.0%5.02.448.9%0.40.375.0%1.717866.3%Z. LaVine SG303033.422.74.44.40.30.92.9101.5-97.43.344.6%8.74.956.2%16.18.250.8%3.83.181.4%1.6126764.0%E. Liddell PF605.22.50.80.50.20.20.3001.5+81.00.550.0%0.30.3100.0%1.30.862.5%0.30.3100.0%1.34184.5%A. Dosunmu SG301730.812.63.94.80.50.81.3113.6-1374.21.332.0%5.83.661.1%10.04.949.0%1.81.479.6%2.31001858.2%M. Buzelis SF33012.85.02.60.50.80.30.6000.9+212.40.833.3%2.40.939.7%4.71.736.5%0.90.780.0%1.4671948.5%
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| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | 16 | 18.9 | 5.5 | ACT |
| Matas Buzelis | 33 | 12.8 | 5 | ACT |
| Jevon Carter | 16 | 6.7 | 3.5 | ACT |
| Torrey Craig | 9 | 12.6 | 6.9 | OUT |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 30 | 30.8 | 12.6 | OUT |
| Chris Duarte | 13 | 4.2 | 2.4 | ACT |
| Josh Giddey | 31 | 27.4 | 12.2 | ACT |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | 29 | 12.3 | 6.2 | ACT |
| Zach LaVine | 30 | 33.4 | 22.7 | ACT |
| E.J. Liddell | 6 | 5.2 | 2.5 | ACT |
| Emanuel Miller | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
| Julian Phillips | 34 | 13.8 | 4.7 | ACT |
| Adama Sanogo | 4 | 5.3 | 2 | ACT |
| Jalen Smith | 31 | 15.3 | 7.9 | ACT |
| Dalen Terry | 32 | 13.8 | 4.1 | ACT |
| Nikola Vučević | 34 | 32.2 | 20.4 | ACT |
| Coby White | 33 | 32.8 | 18.4 | ACT |
| Patrick Williams | 25 | 27.3 | 10 | ACT |
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Craig (lower leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. Craig didn't play in Wednesday's loss to the Wizards, and Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said Saturday that the eighth-year forward is expected to "miss a little bit of time" due to a lower leg injury. Julian Phillips and Matas Buzelis should see a slight uptick in playing time off the bench for as long as Craig is sidelined.
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.
The Bulls recalled Phillips from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Saturday. Phillips will return to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League. Phillips tallied 18 points (6-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes during Friday's 98-95 loss to the Texas Legends.
The Bulls assigned Phillips to the Windy City Bulls of the G League on Friday. Phillips has been a consistent part of Chicago's rotation, averaging 4.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.1 minutes across his last 10 outings. However, the 21-year-old forward will have the opportunity to receive increased playing time while in the G League.
Craig (lower leg) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Knicks. Craig is expected to miss his second consecutive outing Saturday due to a lower right leg contusion, and his absence from Friday's practice bodes poorly for his availability. If the veteran forward remains sidelined, Matas Buzelis and Julian Phillips will likely see a slight uptick in playing time.
Dosunmu (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks. Dosunmu will miss his fifth consecutive outing due to a right calf strain, and his absence from Friday's practice bodes poorly for his status ahead of Monday's game against the Spurs. With the 24-year-old sidelined, Dalen Terry and Talen Horton-Tucker will likely continue receiving an uptick in playing time.
Craig (lower leg) didn't participate in practice Friday, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. Craig was absent from practice while he deals with a right lower leg contusion. He should be considered questionable at best for Saturday's game against the Knicks until the team provides an update on his status Friday afternoon. If the veteran forward remains sidelined, Matas Buzelis and Julian Phillips could be in line for a slight bump in playing time.
Dosunmu (calf) was absent from Friday's practice, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. Dosunmu has missed Chicago's previous four contests due to a right calf strain. The 24-year-old guard's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Saturday's matchup against the Knicks.