The Chicago Bulls will visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Josh Giddy and Matas Buzelis are listed as questionable on the NBA injury report. Both are recovering from ankle sprains suffered Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giddy came out briefly but then returned to finish with a double-double of 14 points and 10 assists. Meanwhile, Buzzellis came out, but did not return. Here's everything we know about Josh Giddy and Matas Buzelis' injuries and their game status vs. the Suns.
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Josh Giddy and Matas Buzelis' injury status vs. Suns
Given that Giddy and Bouzelis are listed as questionable, the assumption is that both will be out against the Suns. Giddy, in particular, has been a fixture on the injury report recently. He most recently missed eleven games from late December to January with a left hamstring strain. Subsequently, head coach Billy Donovan placed Giddy on a minutes restriction as he worked his way back into the lineup.
Their first game was on January 22 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Giddy scored 21 points, including 18 in the first half, six rebounds and five assists in the 120–115 victory.
Giddy is averaging 17.7 points, 8.4 assists and 8.2 rebounds per game.
Meanwhile, Bouzelis has remained largely safe from injury. Additionally, he is coming off of playing in the NBA Rising Stars Game during All-Star Weekend. He has remained focused on winning above anything else, even though the Bulls were winless in February.
Bouzelis is averaging 15.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
So when the question comes up about whether Josh Giddy and Matas Buzelis are playing against the Suns tonight, the answer is probably yes.
oxen injury report
Matus Buzzellis (right ankle sprain) - doubtful
Josh Giddy (right ankle sprain) - doubtful
Jadney Ivey (left patellofemoral pain syndrome)-out
Effernie Simmons (left ulnar styloid; fracture) – Outside
Jalen Smith (right calf strain) - Questionable.
Patrick Williams (right quadricep strain) - Questionable
sans injury report
Dillon Brooks (fractured left hand)-Out
Jordan Goodwin (left calf strain)-out
Mark Williams (left foot pain)-out
