Matas Buzelis

Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 32 points (13-19 FG, 6-11 3PT, 0-0 FT) and added seven rebounds, two assists, and a steal in Chicago's 131-99 loss to Charlotte on Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact

Buzelis recorded his second career 30-point game with his previous career-best of 31 points coming on March 22, 2025 against the Lakers. Meanwhile, his six triples were one shy of his career-high of seven he set earlier this year against the Hawks. Buzelis is having a fine sophomore season with the Bulls, averaging 15.3 points and 5.4 rebounds this year. He's averaging 16.7 points in 26 games since the turn of the calendar to 2026.

Matas Buzelis scored 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3P, 3-4 FT) with six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and six blocks in the Bulls' 126-110 loss to the Pistons on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Buzelis might not have lit up the scoreboard, but he sure had a day on the defensive side of the ball. It was still a nice bounce back after a dismal night against Toronto that saw him shoot just 2-10 from the field. He should continue to be a decent value most nights with the occasional stinker.

Matas Buzelis scored 18 points (5-15 FG, 3-7 3PT, 5-6 FT) with four rebounds, one assist and four blocks in Monday's 123-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

Fantasy Impact

After scoring just two points on February 1 against the Miami Heat, he has responded in a big way, putting up at least 18 points in four straight games. Over five games in February, he’s averaging 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 blocks.

Matas Buzelis lead the Bulls offense Saturday night, scoring 21 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3PT, 3-4 FT) while also dishing out three assists, recording one steal, and grabbing eight rebounds in a 136-120 loss to the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact

Buzelis continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with 18 or more points in four of his last five games. The 21-year-old remains one of the more reliable options as part of an inconsistent Chicago lineup, averaging 15.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 21.0% so far this season.

Buzelis finished with 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting and 1-of-3 from the free-throw line in Tuesday's loss to the Bucks. He added two rebounds, one assist, five blocks and five three-pointers in the defeat.

Fantasy Impact

The performance made Buzelis the first Bulls player in franchise history to record five three-pointers and five blocks in a single game. The rare combination of long-range shooting and rim protection showcased his ability to impact both ends of the floor simultaneously, providing value in multiple statistical categories.