Will Gottlieb
@willgottlieb.bsky.social
Chicago Bulls beat writer and podcaster for @chgo-bulls.bsky.social
On the most well-rounded game of Matas Buzelis' career plus some injury updates from Coby White and Josh Giddey
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Bulls 121, Magic 114: Buzelis shines as Bulls get back to .500 - CHGO Sports
Matas Buzelis is giving Chicago Bulls fans something to be excited about with a huge stat line and even bigger poster dunk
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January 3, 2026 at 5:34 AM
On the most well-rounded game of Matas Buzelis' career plus some injury updates from Coby White and Josh Giddey
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Giddey will miss a few weeks. Coby could be out a while as well.
What do the Bulls need to do to prevent from spiraling into another extended losing streak?
Ayo and Billy attempt to provide answers ⤵️
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What do the Bulls need to do to prevent from spiraling into another extended losing streak?
Ayo and Billy attempt to provide answers ⤵️
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Bulls' margins get even more slim without Coby White, Josh Giddey - CHGO Sports
The Bulls can't let the bottom fall out again if they are missing their starting backcourt for any period of time.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Giddey will miss a few weeks. Coby could be out a while as well.
What do the Bulls need to do to prevent from spiraling into another extended losing streak?
Ayo and Billy attempt to provide answers ⤵️
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What do the Bulls need to do to prevent from spiraling into another extended losing streak?
Ayo and Billy attempt to provide answers ⤵️
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Giddey cracks the top 15 in the first All Star Voting results
Billy Donovan spoke recently about his growth and what his next steps could look like
For @CHGO_Bulls
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Billy Donovan spoke recently about his growth and what his next steps could look like
For @CHGO_Bulls
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All-Star worthy? Why Bulls' Billy Donovan thinks Josh Giddey can take another leap - CHGO Sports
Josh Giddey has made significant improvements to his game, but Billy Donovan thinks he can take another step forward for the Chicago Bulls
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December 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Giddey cracks the top 15 in the first All Star Voting results
Billy Donovan spoke recently about his growth and what his next steps could look like
For @CHGO_Bulls
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Billy Donovan spoke recently about his growth and what his next steps could look like
For @CHGO_Bulls
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The Bulls have explained, not excused, their downswings with injuries, but there's more to it than that
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Gottlieb: Don't explain away Bulls' downswings with injury excuse
Looking through the game logs to see how much the Bulls injuries really impacted the outcomes of games during their winning and losing streaks
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December 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The Bulls have explained, not excused, their downswings with injuries, but there's more to it than that
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This is going to be of the most critical trade deadlines of the AK era
On the Bulls cap flexibility and why there is so much urgency to do something with it ⤵️
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On the Bulls cap flexibility and why there is so much urgency to do something with it ⤵️
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Gottlieb: The Bulls finally have flexibility. Now they have to use it. - CHGO Sports
Arturas Karnisovas must do something productive with the cap flexibility he has created for the Bulls. Here's how and why now.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This is going to be of the most critical trade deadlines of the AK era
On the Bulls cap flexibility and why there is so much urgency to do something with it ⤵️
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On the Bulls cap flexibility and why there is so much urgency to do something with it ⤵️
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Fake Trades!
7 hypothetical deals for Coby White, whose name is already in the rumor mill
Plus, why the Bulls already missed their chance to get max return for him
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7 hypothetical deals for Coby White, whose name is already in the rumor mill
Plus, why the Bulls already missed their chance to get max return for him
@chgo-bulls.bsky.social
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Gottlieb: Seven hypothetical Coby White trades; Why the Bulls already missed the opportunity to maximize return - CHGO Sports
If the Bulls are ready to trade Coby White, they've already missed the boat on a max return and have clearly not learned from previous mistakes.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Fake Trades!
7 hypothetical deals for Coby White, whose name is already in the rumor mill
Plus, why the Bulls already missed their chance to get max return for him
@chgo-bulls.bsky.social
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7 hypothetical deals for Coby White, whose name is already in the rumor mill
Plus, why the Bulls already missed their chance to get max return for him
@chgo-bulls.bsky.social
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Billy Donovan continues to say the quiet part out loud about the Bulls roster
When will ownership hear him and do something about it?
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When will ownership hear him and do something about it?
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Gottlieb: Donovan says quiet part out loud about Bulls’ roster flaws; Is ownership listening? - CHGO Sports
Billy Donovan exposes the Chicago Bulls’ roster flaws after a losing skid. Will ownership take action before the team’s struggles spiral out of control?
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December 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Billy Donovan continues to say the quiet part out loud about the Bulls roster
When will ownership hear him and do something about it?
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When will ownership hear him and do something about it?
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Not Essengue will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder
More details from Billy Donovan on the procedure, recovery and outlook
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More details from Billy Donovan on the procedure, recovery and outlook
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Bulls' Noa Essengue to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery - CHGO Sports
Bulls rookie Noa Essengue will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, coach Billy Donovan announced.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Not Essengue will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder
More details from Billy Donovan on the procedure, recovery and outlook
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More details from Billy Donovan on the procedure, recovery and outlook
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Maybe I’m just a contrarian, but I absolutely think the Bulls should trade for AD
(With a few major caveats)
Here’s why ⬇️
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(With a few major caveats)
Here’s why ⬇️
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Gottlieb: Am I the only one who thinks the Bulls should trade for Anthony Davis? - CHGO Sports
It's not a popular opinion, but here's why the Bulls should absolutely be looking to buy low on Anthony Davis.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Maybe I’m just a contrarian, but I absolutely think the Bulls should trade for AD
(With a few major caveats)
Here’s why ⬇️
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(With a few major caveats)
Here’s why ⬇️
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November 1: Bulls 5-0, 1st in East
November 30: Bulls 9-10, 10th in East
Took some questions from our @chgo-bulls.bsky.social diehard Discord chat to try to figure out what happened
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November 30: Bulls 9-10, 10th in East
Took some questions from our @chgo-bulls.bsky.social diehard Discord chat to try to figure out what happened
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Gottlieb's Mailbag: What happened to the Bulls after their 5-0 start?
The Chicago Bulls were playing over their head during their 5-0 start. Are they now underperforming or is this their true identity?
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November 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
November 1: Bulls 5-0, 1st in East
November 30: Bulls 9-10, 10th in East
Took some questions from our @chgo-bulls.bsky.social diehard Discord chat to try to figure out what happened
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November 30: Bulls 9-10, 10th in East
Took some questions from our @chgo-bulls.bsky.social diehard Discord chat to try to figure out what happened
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At 9-7, it might seem like everything is going great for the Bulls
But they're getting crushed in the possession battle and the physicality hasn't sufficed
Billy, Vooch send a cautionary warning that the process hasn't matched the results
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But they're getting crushed in the possession battle and the physicality hasn't sufficed
Billy, Vooch send a cautionary warning that the process hasn't matched the results
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Gottlieb: Through 16 games, the Bulls' process, results haven't matched up - CHGO Sports
How much confidence should you have in a Bulls team that is cautioning they aren't playing as well as their record indicates?
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November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
At 9-7, it might seem like everything is going great for the Bulls
But they're getting crushed in the possession battle and the physicality hasn't sufficed
Billy, Vooch send a cautionary warning that the process hasn't matched the results
@chgo-bulls.bsky.social
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But they're getting crushed in the possession battle and the physicality hasn't sufficed
Billy, Vooch send a cautionary warning that the process hasn't matched the results
@chgo-bulls.bsky.social
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Josh Giddey’s signature shoe represents the rising star’s self-belief, resurgence
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How Josh Giddey's signature shoe represents the rising star's self-belief, resurgence - CHGO Sports
Inside Josh Giddey's signature shoe: The Golden Wattle design symbolizes the Bulls star's $100M comeback story. Exclusive interview.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Josh Giddey’s signature shoe represents the rising star’s self-belief, resurgence
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Bulls are have 5 players at or above 40% on threes and are 39.6% as a group. But they're shooting 10 fewer threes per game than last season.
Can they keep up that efficiency? Why quality and generating the right looks, is more important than quantity
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Can they keep up that efficiency? Why quality and generating the right looks, is more important than quantity
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The Bulls are shooting above career norms: Is it sustainable? - CHGO Sports
It's quality over quantity for the Bulls when it comes to three-point shooting. But even with good looks, can they keep shooting 40% as a team?
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November 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Bulls are have 5 players at or above 40% on threes and are 39.6% as a group. But they're shooting 10 fewer threes per game than last season.
Can they keep up that efficiency? Why quality and generating the right looks, is more important than quantity
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Can they keep up that efficiency? Why quality and generating the right looks, is more important than quantity
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Just seven games, but Giddey is averaging 23.1 points, 10 rebounds and 9.1 assists
Jokic (3x), Oscar (3x) and Russ (2x) are the only other players to do it and all of them were named All Stars that season, per @stathead.com / @basketball-reference.com
Jokic (3x), Oscar (3x) and Russ (2x) are the only other players to do it and all of them were named All Stars that season, per @stathead.com / @basketball-reference.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Just seven games, but Giddey is averaging 23.1 points, 10 rebounds and 9.1 assists
Jokic (3x), Oscar (3x) and Russ (2x) are the only other players to do it and all of them were named All Stars that season, per @stathead.com / @basketball-reference.com
Jokic (3x), Oscar (3x) and Russ (2x) are the only other players to do it and all of them were named All Stars that season, per @stathead.com / @basketball-reference.com
No victory laps around the Bulls locker room after last night's comeback
They're focused on doing the things that help them win, and not get into a 24-point hole in the first place
On Vooch and Billy setting the tone ⤵️
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They're focused on doing the things that help them win, and not get into a 24-point hole in the first place
On Vooch and Billy setting the tone ⤵️
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November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
No victory laps around the Bulls locker room after last night's comeback
They're focused on doing the things that help them win, and not get into a 24-point hole in the first place
On Vooch and Billy setting the tone ⤵️
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They're focused on doing the things that help them win, and not get into a 24-point hole in the first place
On Vooch and Billy setting the tone ⤵️
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Reposted by Will Gottlieb
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Half: Knicks 68, Bulls 60
Bulls looked a little more like themselves in the second quarter, but still fouling too much - 13 FTAs for Knicks.
Giddey: 11-7-9
Stix: 12-4
Bulls looked a little more like themselves in the second quarter, but still fouling too much - 13 FTAs for Knicks.
Giddey: 11-7-9
Stix: 12-4
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Half: Knicks 68, Bulls 60
Bulls looked a little more like themselves in the second quarter, but still fouling too much - 13 FTAs for Knicks.
Giddey: 11-7-9
Stix: 12-4
Bulls looked a little more like themselves in the second quarter, but still fouling too much - 13 FTAs for Knicks.
Giddey: 11-7-9
Stix: 12-4
End 1st: Knicks 34, Bulls 24
Struggle for the Bulls to generate offense without the downhill pressure Dosunmu provides.
Brunson with 19 in the quarter, but Bulls need to clean up the controllables - Knicks had 5 offensive rebounds and 6 FTAs.
Struggle for the Bulls to generate offense without the downhill pressure Dosunmu provides.
Brunson with 19 in the quarter, but Bulls need to clean up the controllables - Knicks had 5 offensive rebounds and 6 FTAs.
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
End 1st: Knicks 34, Bulls 24
Struggle for the Bulls to generate offense without the downhill pressure Dosunmu provides.
Brunson with 19 in the quarter, but Bulls need to clean up the controllables - Knicks had 5 offensive rebounds and 6 FTAs.
Struggle for the Bulls to generate offense without the downhill pressure Dosunmu provides.
Brunson with 19 in the quarter, but Bulls need to clean up the controllables - Knicks had 5 offensive rebounds and 6 FTAs.
Playing with some @stathead.com // @basketball-reference.com filters: Matas is in real unicorn territory
Players who have averaged 15+ ppg, 1.5+ 3PM, 1+ blk at 6'10 or taller and age 21 or younger
Players who have averaged 15+ ppg, 1.5+ 3PM, 1+ blk at 6'10 or taller and age 21 or younger
November 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Playing with some @stathead.com // @basketball-reference.com filters: Matas is in real unicorn territory
Players who have averaged 15+ ppg, 1.5+ 3PM, 1+ blk at 6'10 or taller and age 21 or younger
Players who have averaged 15+ ppg, 1.5+ 3PM, 1+ blk at 6'10 or taller and age 21 or younger
Bulls are sending Noa Essengue to the G League team for some reps and playing opportunity
More from Billy Donovan and Noa himself on what he needs to work on, his development plan and timeline ⤵️
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More from Billy Donovan and Noa himself on what he needs to work on, his development plan and timeline ⤵️
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Noa Essengue's development plan will start with a trip to the Windy City Bulls - CHGO Sports
Noa Essengue has yet to register a minute of playing time for the Chicago Bulls. His development plan will consist of a trip to the G League.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Bulls are sending Noa Essengue to the G League team for some reps and playing opportunity
More from Billy Donovan and Noa himself on what he needs to work on, his development plan and timeline ⤵️
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More from Billy Donovan and Noa himself on what he needs to work on, his development plan and timeline ⤵️
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LaVine infamously wasn't part of a 4 game win streak until his 5th year in Chicago (s/o @BawlSports)
On the night he returned to the UC, the Bulls completed their 4-0 start to the season, completing a full-circle moment of moving on.
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On the night he returned to the UC, the Bulls completed their 4-0 start to the season, completing a full-circle moment of moving on.
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Gottlieb: LaVine's return serves as a look into the Bulls past and future - CHGO Sports
Zach LaVine hadn't won four-straight until five years into his Bulls tenure. With their 4-0 start to the season, the Bulls have turned the page.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
LaVine infamously wasn't part of a 4 game win streak until his 5th year in Chicago (s/o @BawlSports)
On the night he returned to the UC, the Bulls completed their 4-0 start to the season, completing a full-circle moment of moving on.
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On the night he returned to the UC, the Bulls completed their 4-0 start to the season, completing a full-circle moment of moving on.
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Zach LaVine is returning to the United Center tonight for the first time since being traded to the Kings
I wrote about the February trade, and how it looks even better for the Bulls in retrospect
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I wrote about the February trade, and how it looks even better for the Bulls in retrospect
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Why the Zach LaVine trade was even better for the Bulls in retrospect
Given how other teams made out with their albatross contracts, the Chicago Bulls did well in the Zach LaVine deal.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Zach LaVine is returning to the United Center tonight for the first time since being traded to the Kings
I wrote about the February trade, and how it looks even better for the Bulls in retrospect
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I wrote about the February trade, and how it looks even better for the Bulls in retrospect
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Reposted by Will Gottlieb
"He has not arrived. He just hasn't. And that's just the truth."
On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star
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On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star
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Billy Donovan: Matas Buzelis 'has not arrived. He just hasn't.'
The Chicago Bulls might have their next star in the making in Matas Buzelis.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"He has not arrived. He just hasn't. And that's just the truth."
On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star
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On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star
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"He has not arrived. He just hasn't. And that's just the truth."
On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star
allchgo.com/billy-donova...
On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star
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Billy Donovan: Matas Buzelis 'has not arrived. He just hasn't.'
The Chicago Bulls might have their next star in the making in Matas Buzelis.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"He has not arrived. He just hasn't. And that's just the truth."
On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star
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On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star
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Final: Bulls 115, Pistons 111
Bulls got off to a great start on both sides, playing fast and with physicality as they hoped to. Impressively, they held off a late surge from Detroit to start the season 1-0.
Vooch: 28-14
Giddey: 19-11
Matas: 21-6
Bulls got off to a great start on both sides, playing fast and with physicality as they hoped to. Impressively, they held off a late surge from Detroit to start the season 1-0.
Vooch: 28-14
Giddey: 19-11
Matas: 21-6
October 23, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Final: Bulls 115, Pistons 111
Bulls got off to a great start on both sides, playing fast and with physicality as they hoped to. Impressively, they held off a late surge from Detroit to start the season 1-0.
Vooch: 28-14
Giddey: 19-11
Matas: 21-6
Bulls got off to a great start on both sides, playing fast and with physicality as they hoped to. Impressively, they held off a late surge from Detroit to start the season 1-0.
Vooch: 28-14
Giddey: 19-11
Matas: 21-6