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Matas Buzelis putting LeBron James on skates

The Chicago Bulls needed a boost going up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. That was especially true for Matas Buzelis. Under a new system, Buzelis is admittedly having a hard time adjusting to the system outlined by head coach…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 9:17 PM
Matas Buzelis putting LeBron James on skates
Key Things to Know
  • Matas Buzelis crossed over LeBron James to hit a mid-range jumper during Chicago's game against Philadelphia.
  • Buzelis scored five points in the contest, while James finished with three points.
  • Chicago trailed Philadelphia 34-33 at the end of the first quarter.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis delivered an early highlight against LeBron James during Sunday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Buzelis executed a crossover move against James before sinking a mid-range jumper to give Chicago an 8-2 lead. Buzelis finished the game with five points, while James scored three as the Bulls trailed 34-33 after the first quarter.

The highlight came as Buzelis continues working to adapt to head coach Tiago Splitter's system amid Chicago's difficult 1-7 start to the season. The Bulls entered the contest seeking momentum against a talent-laden Philadelphia squad that features James alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe.

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