Bulls – Timberwolves 133-116 · Preseason
Matas Buzelis contributes 14 points in Bulls' preseason win
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-116 in a preseason exhibition. The 22-year-old Lithuanian added 14 points to the victory.
Buzelis was on the floor for 19 minutes, shooting 5-for-9 from the field and missing all three of his three-point attempts. He made 4-of-5 free throws, collected six rebounds (one offensive, five defensive), recorded one assist, one block, two turnovers and four personal fouls. While he was on the court his team outscored the opponent by 14 points.
Compared with his last season’s averages, Buzelis logged fewer minutes and scored slightly fewer points. His field-goal percentage of roughly 56 percent was higher than his 46.3 percent average last season, while his three-point shooting fell to 0 percent against a 34.9 percent average. The performance offers a snapshot of his contributions as the Bulls prepare for the regular season.
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