Matas Buzelis Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Matas Buzelis of the Bulls has been ruled out and will not play today. Matas was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 5th game Matas has missed this season.
Matas Buzelis Season Averages
Matas's absence leaves a significant hole in the Bulls rotation. Across 77 games this season, he's averaging 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while playing 29.2 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.2 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
Bulls Performance With & Without Matas Buzelis
The numbers tell a clear story about Matas's value to the Bulls. With Matas in the lineup this season, the team is 28-48. Without him, they've gone 3-1. The Bulls's net rating is 13.1 points better per 100 possessions when Matas plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (109.6 vs 112.4), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 28-48 | 3-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 112.4 | 109.6 | -2.9 |
| Def Rating | 118.1 | 102.1 | -16.0 |
| Net Rating | -5.6 | 7.5 | +13.1 |
| PPG | 116.4 | 115.8 | -0.6 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Matas Buzelis?
When Matas sits, other Bulls players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Tre Jones, Collin Sexton and Leonard Miller stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Matas has been out this season, Tre Jones has averaged 11.8 more points per game and 7.0 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +11.8 | FGA: +7.0
When Matas has been out this season, Collin Sexton has averaged 6.1 more points per game, 6.3 additional field goal attempts, 8.7 extra minutes and 3.7 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.1 | FGA: +6.3 | MPG: +8.7 | RPG: +3.7
When Matas has been out this season, Leonard Miller has averaged 5.3 more points per game, 4.3 additional field goal attempts, 8.8 extra minutes and 4.5 more rebounds.
PPG: +5.3 | FGA: +4.3 | MPG: +8.8 | RPG: +4.5
Matas Buzelis Betting Trends
For bettors, Matas's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Bulls's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Matas has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Buzelis) Bulls ML: 3-1 (+5.6u, +243 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Matas Buzelis's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Bulls @ Mavericks - April 12, 2026 Chicago Bulls: Collin Sexton (Probable) Josh Giddey (Out) Anfernee Simons (Out) Dallas Mavericks: Daniel Gafford (Doubtful) Kyrie Irving (Out) Dereck Lively II (Out) P.J. Washington (Doubtful)
We'll continue to monitor Matas's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Bulls.