US EditionMatas Buzelis Pours in Career-High 41 Points to Lead Bull to OT Road Win over Golden State
Buzelis' 41 points, including a crucial overtime 3-pointer, and Giddey's triple-double helped the Bulls secure their first overtime win this season against the Warriors.
- On Tuesday, Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 41 points as Chicago beats Golden State 130-124 in overtime, heading to Thursday's game against the Lakers.
- Los Angeles boasts a 21-12 home record and shoots 49.8%, while the Chicago Bulls shoot 44.7% facing 16-21 opponents.
- Chicago's box score shows decisive advantages in rebounding, outrebounding Golden State 64-49 with 20 offensive rebounds, while Josh Giddey posted a 21-point, 17-assist, 13-rebound triple-double.
- Golden State's loss dropped the Warriors below.500, and they face Minnesota on Friday before a six-game road trip. Leonard Miller's first double-double highlights Bulls' young contributors.
- Los Angeles presents a fast-break and high-scoring test as the Lakers, eighth in Western Conference, average 14.5 fast-break points and 114.6 PPG with 48.5% shooting, while Chicago's 14.6 made threes could provide an edge.
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Matas Buzelis pours in career-high 41 points to lead Bull to OT road win over Golden State
Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 41 points and hit a key 3-pointer with 2:20 left in overtime, leading the Bulls to a 130-124 road win over the undermanned Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
NBA: Matas Buzelis pours in 41 points to propel Bulls past Warriors in OT
Matas Buzelis capped a career-best 41-point performance with five points in overtime, Josh Giddey recorded his second straight triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 17 assists and the Chicago Bulls outlasted the Golden State Warriors 130-124 on Tuesday night in San Francisco.
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