Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) is trying to play his way into some NBA Rookie of the Year votes.
It may be late in the season but it doesn’t hurt to fight until the final buzzer.
In the loss to Dallas, he becomes the third rookie in Bulls franchise history with a 28/9/6 game.
He joins Michael Jordan & Charles Oakley.
Good company to be in for the rookie.
NBA Scores
Dallas Mavericks defeated Chicago Bulls, 120-119. Anthony Davis (Perspectives) started for Dallas while Max Christie (Rolling Meadows). Davis had 18 points (7-23 FG, 0-4 3PT, 4-7 FT) with seven rebounds (one offensive), five assists, a steal, two blocks and a team-worst -13 plus-minus in 30 minutes. His 23 field goal attempts were a game-high. His two blocks were also a game-high but tied with three others. Davis has yet to have double digit rebounds since returning.
Christie had zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3PT) with a rebound, an assist, and a +5 in 14 minutes. This was the first scoreless output from Christie and his first time with zero points since November 4. Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) started for Chicago. He had a game-hight 28 points (10-17 FG, 5-7 3PT, 3-4 FT) with nine rebounds, six assists, a block, two turnovers, and a +9 plus-minus in a game-high 38 minutes. His 10 field goals were a game-high. His five made threes were a game-hgih tied with Dallas’ Klay Thompson. His seven 3-point attempts were a team-high. His six assists were a team-high tied with Kevin Huerter. Buzelis fell just three points shy of tying his season-high (31) on Saturday.
Jevon Carter (Proviso East) and Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon) did not play in the Bulls’ loss.
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Memphis Grizzlies, 134-127. Jordan Goodwin (Althoff Catholic) came off the bench in the win. He had zero points (0-2 Fg, 0-1 3PT) with an offensive rebound and a +4 plus-minus in eight minutes. Goodwin has at least one offensive rebound in 19 of his 21 appearances. John Konchar (West Chicago) did not play in the loss.
Brooklyn Nets defeated Washington Wizards, 115-112. Richaun Holmes (Lockport) did not play in the loss.
G League Scores
Wisconsin Herd defeated San Diego Clippers, 124-119. Cam Christie (Rolling Meadows) started for San Diego in the loss. He had 31 points (11-22 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with seven rebounds (one offensive), five assists, a turnover, and a +8 plus-minus in 33 minutes.
Stockton Kings defeated Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 111-107. Chasson Randle (Rock Island) came off the bench for Stockton. He had zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3PT) with a rebound, three assists, a steal, a turnover, and a -5 plus-minus in 23 minutes.
Memphis Hustle defeated Mexico City Capitanes, 119-112. DJ Steward (Whitney Young) started for Memphis while Malachi Smith (Belleville West) and Charles Matthews (St. Rita) came off the bench. Steward had 29 points (12-20 FG, 3-8 3PT, 1-1 FT) with five rebounds, eight assists, a steal, three turnovers, and a +25 plus-minus.
Smith had four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3PT, 0-1 FT) with a steal, a turnover, and a -17 plus-minus in 26 minutes. Matthews had six points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3PT, 1-1 FT) with a rebound, a steal, a turnovers, and a +2 plus-minus in nine minutes.
Delaware Blue Coats defeated Raptors 905, 122-111. Evan Gilyard (Simeon) started in the loss. He had nine points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3PT, 1-1 FT) with a rebound, three assists, a steal, turnover, and a -15 plus-minus in 30 minutes.
Osceola Magic defeated Birmingham Squadron, 124-119. Xavier Pinson (Simeon) did not play in the win.
Motor City Cruise defeat Windy City Bulls, 120-113. Ben Coupet Jr. (Simeon) started for the Bulls. He had 13 points (4-13 FG, 3-10 3PT, 1-1 FT) with a rebound, an assist, a steal, a blcok, a turnover, and a -12 plus-minus in 36 minutes. E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) and Javon Freeman-Liberty (Whitney Young) did not play due to illnesses.
Indiana Mad Ants defeated Grand Rapids Gold, 128-118. RayJ Dennis (Oswego East) started for Indiana. He had 22 points (5-18 FG, 1-6 3PT, 6-7 FT) with four rebounds (two offensive), 12 assists, a turnover, and a +4 plus-minus in 37 minutes.
Iowa Wolves defeated South Bay Lakers, 137-128. Nojel Eastern (Evanston) did not play in Iowa’s win.
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