Chicago Bulls preseason win leaves fans with these takeaways

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns 124-117 in their preseason opener, providing early insights into the squad. Ashley Mezewich highlights rookie Caleb Wilson's aggressive play after he scored 15 points on 15 field goal attempts, while Matas Buzelis demonstrated strength attacking the rim despite missing all six of his 3-point attempts.

Key bench performances also featured prominently, with Tobe Awaka recording a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double and Dailyn Swain contributing 10 points and six assists. Veteran Norman Powell added 14 points in 14 minutes, shooting 3-for-4 from beyond the arc.