Lithuanian MATAS BUZELIS 29 PTS / 7 REB / 3 BLK Chicago Bulls NBA game highlights

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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:07 Matas Buzelis game highlights
00:05:13 Post game commentary
00:05:17 Outro

Key information about Matas Buzelis:

Full Name: Matas Arvydas Buzelis
Date of Birth: October 13, 2004
Nationality: Lithuanian / American (Dual citizenship)
Height: 6'10" (2.08 m)
Weight: 209 lbs (95 kg)
Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
NBA Team: Chicago Bulls (2024–present)
Jersey Number: #14

Early Career / High School:

Grew up in the Chicago area and initially attended Hinsdale Central High School .
Transferred to Brewster Academy (NH) for his junior year, where he was named *New Hampshire Gatorade Player of the Year* (2021–22) after averaging 11.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists .
Moved to Sunrise Christian Academy (KS) for his senior year, earning *Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year* (2022–23) honors with averages of 15.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game .
Was a consensus five-star recruit and played in the 2023 *McDonald's All-American Game* .

Professional Career:

Chose the professional pathway over college, signing with the *NBA G League Ignite* for the 2023–24 season .
In the G League, he averaged *14.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks* per game, showcasing his two-way potential .
Was selected *11th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft* by his hometown team, the *Chicago Bulls* .
Named to the *NBA All-Rookie Second Team* in 2025 .
As of his second year (2026), he is emerging as a key scorer for the Bulls, recently posting a career-high-tying 29 points in a March 2026 game .

Playing Style and Strengths:

Athleticism: A highly skilled and athletic forward with a great feel for the game. He is bouncy and runs the floor well in transition .
Offense: Possesses a diverse skillset; he can score off the dribble, finish above the rim, and has shown an improving three-point shot. Known for his confidence and clutch playmaking .
Defense: Uses his length (7'0" wingspan) and timing to be an effective shot-blocker, especially from the forward position. He averaged over 2 blocks per game in the G League .

National Team Contributions

Committed to represent the *Lithuania men's national team* in international competitions.
He is registered with FIBA as a member of the Lithuanian national team, making him a key part of their future plans .

Recognition & Highlights

*Basketball Without Borders Global Camp MVP* (2023) .
Participated in the *2024 Panini Rising Stars* and *G League Up Next Game* during NBA All-Star Weekend .
Became the first Lithuanian player to commit to the *NBA Slam Dunk Contest* (2025) .
In his rookie season, he joined Michael Jordan and Charles Oakley as the only Bulls rookies to record a stat line of 28+ points, 9+ rebounds, and 6+ assists in a single game .