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TORONTO – Confidence was never the issue.
That’s not why Matas Buzelis was getting limited minutes on some nights and a quick hook on others.
Urgency, an understanding of tendencies, an inconsistent energy at times, that’s what was costing the 20-year-old Bulls rookie playing time.
But a lack of confidence? Never.
Now look what we have here. Back-to-back games in which Buzelis has put in at least 20 minutes of work, and just like that the 11th overall pick is starting to flip raw ability and promise into sustainable production.