Buzelis' early claim

Buzelis said early in training camp that he felt the duo of himself and rookie Caleb Wilson could eventually be 'a problem' for opposing teams.

“a problem”

Sunday's game

Denver veteran Aaron Gordon wasn't afraid to go right at the Bulls duo but both young players returned the favor in Sunday's loss to the Nuggets.

Wilson's play

Wilson had a 40-inch vertical leap and the desire to put any opposing defenders on a poster.

Buzelis' three-pointer

Buzelis nailed an open three-pointer after Wilson kicked the ball out.

Wilson's stats

Wilson led the Bulls with 17.7 points per game in three preseason games.

Buzelis' stats

Buzelis averaged 11 points in 20 minutes per game with 1.3 blocks per game.

Age comparison

The duo's combined age is the same as LeBron James.

Chemistry

Buzelis and Wilson built chemistry off the court through buddy videos posted on social media this summer.

On-court chemistry

Buzelis and Wilson showed on-court chemistry by meeting Jamal Murray in the paint and rejecting his shot attempt.

Game outcome

The Nuggets won the game as deep-bench players determined the outcome in the fourth quarter.

Buzelis' game stats

Buzelis finished with 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block.

Wilson's game stats

Wilson finished with 17 points, five assists, four rebounds and a block.

What happens next

The Bulls have two preseason games before the regular season tips off.