Overview
- Buzelis sat the entire fourth quarter of Wednesday’s two-point win over Utah as Donovan enforced a standard on defense, rebounding and positioning.
- Donovan praised Buzelis as highly coachable who owns mistakes without excuses, citing growth driven by focus on controllables.
- January is Buzelis’ strongest stretch to date with averages of 17.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.9 free throw attempts per game.
- Josh Giddey has missed nine straight games with a left hamstring strain, with Donovan reporting no setbacks in his ramp-up and a possible test next week.
- Julian Phillips was cleared to play after a sprained right wrist, adding depth to Chicago’s bench.