Matas Buzelis Nears Double-Double in Friday’s Defeat to Thunder
On Friday night the Chicago Bulls fell 131-113 to the Thunder. Matas Buzelis scored 15 points and collected nine rebounds.
He also recorded one blocked shot. His shooting line read 6-of-13 from the field, 1-of-7 from three, and 2-of-2 at the free-throw line.
Game impact
On Friday, Matas Buzelis came within one rebound of a double-double in the Bulls’ loss to Oklahoma City. His energy on both ends stood out despite the team defeat.
Head coach Billy Donovan has relied on him more often this season. Buzelis remains a steady option in the Chicago rotation.
Recent form and numbers
Buzelis has produced four or more rebounds and at least 13 points in each of his last five games. He is averaging 16.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game this season.
His usage rate sits at 22.0 percent. That figure reflects his growing role in the offense.
Fantasy outlook
For fantasy managers, Buzelis’ consistency adds value. His recent stretch makes him a reliable contributor across multiple categories.
- Points in Friday’s game: 15
- Rebounds: 9
- Blocks: 1
- Shooting: 6-13 FG, 1-7 3PT, 2-2 FT
Reporting by Chris Schommer, Bulls Correspondent. Published Sat, Mar 28 at 4:55pm EDT for Filmogaz.com.
