# Bulls' one-two punch

> Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis' early chemistry could disrupt NBA teams.
- Title: Bulls' one-two punch · Chicago Sun-Times | Shortify
- Summary: Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis' early chemistry could disrupt NBA teams. Bulls' rookie Caleb Wilson and 21-year-old Matas Buzelis showed early game chemistry…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/10/12/bulls-1-2-punch-caleb-wilson-matas-buzelis-be-a-problem
- Published: 2026-10-12T14:49:52.775+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nba, bulls, caleb wilson, matas buzelis, preseason, training camp, basketball, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bulls' rookie Caleb Wilson and 21-year-old Matas Buzelis showed early game chemistry that might challenge opposing teams this season.