The Chicago Bulls rallied to a 118-117 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 2025-26 preseason opener, but like all exhibition games, it's not the result that matters. Several intriguing storylines emerged from the victory, though none popped more than what Matas Buzelis did in his 18 minutes.
The Bulls will need a leap from their sophomore forward if they have any shot at making the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. With all the "it's only preseason" caveats acknowledged, Buzelis was wildly impressive and showed some mouthwatering flashes of superstar potential that should have the organization and fans excited.