Buzelis, Bulls and Slam Dunk Contest

Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis is chasing history — and a never-before-seen dunk — on All-Star weekend
When Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis made his debut Saturday in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star weekend in San Francisco, the pressure was a little different.
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis ready to introduce himself in dunk contest
Buzelis is turning into the lone bright spot of a very dim Bulls season, and this weekend he gets a chance to show off his skills. He's a bit of an underdog at 6-10, but don't tell him that.
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis to compete in NBA Slam Dunk Contest Saturday
In what has long been the hallmark event of the NBA All-Star weekend, Chicago Bulls rookie and Chicago-area native Matas Buzelis will get the chance to showcase his skills in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest.
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Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis is replacing Pelicans rookie Yves Missi in Friday night's 2025 NBA Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend.
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Matas Buzelis Representing The Bulls Alone at All-Star Weekend
All-Star Weekend is finally here, bringing a week of rest for all but one Chicago Bulls player: Matas Buzelis. Buzelis will compete in the dunk contest on Saturday and the Rising Stars event on Friday.
Bulls' Matas Buzelis named as injury replacement in Rising Stars Game
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Matas Buzelis makes bold 6-word declaration ahead of NBA Dunk Contest
Buzelis has had some emphatic dunks this year, but Mac McClung will not be going down without a fight. He doesn't even play in the NBA, but his hops and his ability to dunk the basketball are unreal. If someone that isn't in the league gets invited and continues to win the contest, you know they are impressive.
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis struggles in All-Star slam-dunk contest
Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls dunks the ball during the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Chase Center on February 15, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Matas Buzelis scores second-chance basket
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis is off the mark on his 3-point attempt, but he gets the ball back and finishes strong at the rim.
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