Matas Buzelis Explodes for 41 Points in Bulls Win

CHGO Bulls crew debates if expectations have been raised for the young star's career trajectory.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The CHGO Bulls podcast crew discussed whether the expectations for 21-year-old Matas Buzelis have been raised after his impressive 41-point performance in the Chicago Bulls' win over the Golden State Warriors. The hosts weighed the realistic expectations for Buzelis against more lofty projections, and debated if a standout game like Tuesday's can change those expectations overnight.

Why it matters

Buzelis, a highly touted rookie, has shown flashes of his potential this season, but a 41-point outburst against the defending champions is a significant milestone that could accelerate expectations for his future development and role with the Bulls.

The details

In the Bulls' victory over the Warriors, Buzelis scored a career-high 41 points on 15-of-22 shooting, including 6-of-10 from 3-point range. The performance came after the 21-year-old forward had been posting solid numbers since the All-Star break, averaging 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

  • Buzelis scored 41 points in the Bulls' win over the Warriors on March 11, 2026.
  • Since the All-Star break, Buzelis has been averaging 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

The players

Matas Buzelis

A 21-year-old forward for the Chicago Bulls who is in his rookie season.

CHGO Bulls

A Chicago-based sports media company that produces a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls.

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What’s next

The CHGO Bulls crew will continue to monitor Buzelis' development and performance as the season progresses, analyzing whether his recent surge is a sign of things to come or an outlier performance.

The takeaway

Matas Buzelis' 41-point outburst against the Warriors has raised expectations for the young Bulls forward, who has shown flashes of his potential this season. The CHGO Bulls podcast crew will be closely watching to see if Buzelis can build on this performance and solidify himself as a key part of Chicago's future.