One of the posters of the year in the heart of a big match for Matas Buzelis
Billy Donovan kills a little? ” The dunk was amazing, but we lost (the streak) by one point because we never got it back in transition, and he made a 3-pointer », Bulls coach details talking about Jace Richardson’s award-winning basket, after an incredible gesture Matas Buzelis.
He signed one of the posters of the year by going up on Jalen Suggs. A monstrous dunk, finished off with a smile from the player, that had the 21,000 spectators at the United Center buzzing for a long time.
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« I don’t know, I just did it. Jevon Carter said it was No. 1. I haven’t watched it yet, I have to », the 21-year-old smiles againwho especially appreciates the win his team achieved, despite the absences of Josh Giddy and Coby White. Proof according to him that the level of talent remains sufficient.
He himself played a key role in this success, with one of the most complete games of his career: 21 points (6/14 shooting including 2/8 from distance), 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 blocks. Instead of focusing on the scoring column, Billy Donovan believes his player has made an impact in many areas. He lists his key free throws with seconds left, his good passes, his good decisions…
Influence in many areas
« That’s what we want to see, for him to continue to evolve as a player, where it’s not just catching and shooting or playing with the ball, but doing other things. Physically, I think it was a great experience for him. I think he would recognize that. And I like how he tries to invest himself in learning, growing, and taking that experience to improve », continues the coach.
The latter, since arriving with the 11th pick in the 2024 draft, has talked a lot about the physical aspect of his young potential. Recently there was talk of him moving from the 4 position to the 3 position. because of this physical tenderness. This dunk and his overall performance remind us that he is capable of flexing muscles.
« The dunks were incredible. But it was only worth two points. For me, seven assists and rebounds were much more valuable. I know the fans love it, and I loved watching them for a second, it was great. (…) But other things he does affect the victory », term Billy Donovan.
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| Matas Buzelis | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 80 | 18:53 | 45.4 | 36.1 | 81.5 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 8.6 |
| 2025-26 | CHI | 34 | 27:21 | 48.4 | 34.3 | 78.8 | 1.1 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 14.3 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-01-03 11:55:00
