The Chicago Bulls got some bad news on Tuesday after losing 116-108 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the completion Removed in third quarter Matas Bouzelis received more bad news due to a foot injury.
After the game, head coach Billy Donovan officially confirmed According to Casey Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, Bouzelis suffered a sprained ankle. It came on the Thunder's end of the floor late in the third quarter. Buzzelis stepped on a player's foot and fell down. Shortly thereafter, he was seen limping and was taken back to the locker room.
Eventually, Bouzelis returned to the bench, but quickly withdrew and did not play in the fourth quarter. A few minutes earlier, Josh Giddy had rolled his ankle and was seen limping. He was taken out of the game, but remained on the bench. Ultimately, Giddy went back on the floor and finished with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds. Additionally, he was one rebound shy of a triple-double with nine rebounds.
On the way, giddy officially tied Derrick Rose is fifth on the Bulls' all-time list of double-doubles by guards with 51.
Donovan said Bouzelis is day-to-day. Additionally, Donovan said Giddy also has a sprained ankle. Both will be evaluated on Wednesday.
Overall, Bouzelis played 20 minutes and finished with 11 points and five rebounds. The Bulls are now 25-37 and have lost 15 of their last 17 games. Now, the Bulls are set to embark on a five-game road trip. already in chicago Many players in the injured list, Which includes Jalen Smith, Patrick Williams, Anfernee Simmons and Jaden Ivey.
Bouzelis has played 61 games this year and is averaging 15.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
