CHI at DAL
Mon, Apr 13
128 - 149
Final
Buzelis (ankle) will have more competition for usage in the frontcourt following the selections of Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain as well as Chicago's acquisition of Nic Claxton (finger).
After trading away Nikola Vucevic at the deadline last year, the Bulls addressed a thin center position by acquiring Claxton ahead of Tuesday's draft. Wilson and Swain, however, pose even more significant threats to Buzelis' role at the forward spots. Buzelis could see less action as a small-ball center in 2026-27, but he certainly appears to be locked into a starting role to open the new year.
| Date | Opponent | MIN | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 | vs Orlando Magic | 27 | 35.3 | 0.0 | 66.7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| Apr 3 | @ New York Knicks | 23 | 44.4 | 20.0 | 50.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
| Apr 2 | vs Indiana Pacers | 29 | 45.5 | 42.9 | 100.0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
| Mar 31 | @ San Antonio Spurs | 28 | 41.7 | 16.7 | 100.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Mar 29 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | 39 | 47.6 | 30.0 | 85.7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 29 |
Right Ankle
Sprain• Leg
Buzelis (ankle) will have more competition for playing time in the frontcourt following the selections of Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain as well as Chicago's acquisition of Nic Claxton (finger).
After trading away Nikola Vucevic at the deadline last year, the Bulls addressed a thin center position by acquiring Claxton ahead of Tuesday's draft. Wilson and Swain, however, pose even more significant threats to Buzelis' role at the forward spots. Buzelis could see less action as a small-ball center in 2026-27, but he certainly appears to be locked into a starting role to open the new year.
All-Rookie 2nd Team
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