The Chicago Bulls\u2019 hot start to the 2025-26 campaign is a thing of the distant past, and there\u2019s only pride left to play for. Prior to tip-off against the Indiana Pacers at 8:00 p.m. ET, the team\u2019s top floor general\u2019s status is iffy.<\/p>\n
As he continues to work through a lingering hamstring issue, PG Josh Giddey has a new update on his status for Chicago\u2019s midweek bout.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s dive into the latest Josh Giddey injury update and how it could impact PrizePicks<\/a> player projections for Wednesday\u2019s Pacers vs. Bulls clash.\u00a0<\/p>\n {{nba_offer_banner=”\/style-system\/ui-components-playbook”}}<\/p>\n Josh Giddey Injury Update vs. Pacers Tonight<\/p>\n Josh Giddey now joins aforementioned bigs on the injury report, listed as questionable with left hamstring tightness https:\/\/t.co\/swgDpeQJqf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 1, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n According to Wednesday\u2019s NBA injury report<\/a>, Giddey was downgraded to questionable for Pacers vs. Bulls with left hamstring tightness.\u00a0<\/p>\n This is more of the same for Giddey, who\u2019s been nagged by the hamstring injury for quite some time now. Dating back to the end of December, the star guard has sat out 20 games, also adding ankle ailments into the mix.<\/p>\n Giddey started off the season on fire, averaging 20.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in his first 20 outings. Those numbers declined over his next 10 contests prior to getting hurt, however, and he hasn\u2019t been the same player upon returning.<\/p>\n Since getting back on a full-time basis on February 19, Giddey has produced just 14.8 PPG, 7.9 RPG, and 10.0 APG on 43.0% shooting from the field. That\u2019s undoubtedly a solid box score line, albeit not at the volume and efficiency combination Chicago grew to expect early in the year.<\/p>\n Giddey, a member of the 2021-22 All-Rookie team, has appeared in 53 games for the 29-46 Bulls.\u00a0<\/p>\n Josh Giddey Injury Impact: Which Bulls Players to Target?<\/p>\n If Giddey plays on Wednesday, it\u2019s reasonable to anticipate that he could see a limited workload and pass the baton to someone else on offense. If that\u2019s the case, and especially if he\u2019s out, look no further than F Matas Buzelis as an intriguing option.<\/p>\n The sophomore forward has nearly doubled his scoring average from 2024-25 (8.6 PPG to 16.4). He\u2019s also chipping in 5.7 RPG and 2.0 APG while swatting 1.5 shots on a nightly basis. It\u2019s what Buzelis is doing since the All-Star break, though, that should have Bulls fans excited.<\/p>\n In that 19-game stretch, the No. 11 pick from the 2024 NBA Draft is pouring in 19.8 PPG and carrying a 24.8% usage clip.<\/p>\n According to databallr<\/a>, in 958 minutes without Giddey this season, Buzelis\u2019 usage rate (+2.8) and points (+1.1), rebounds (+0.7), and assists (+1.2) per 75 possessions all increase.<\/p>\n As the Bulls aim to capture win No. 30 on the season, Buzelis could be the key against the Pacers.\u00a0<\/p>\n Matas Buzelis vs. Pacers Projections, Picks\u00a0<\/p>\n Here are some top Matas Buzelis projections vs. the Pacers tonight, via PrizePicks<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n 21.5 Points7 Rebounds1.5 Assists (Goblin)31.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts38.5 Fantasy ScoreAnd More<\/p>\n {{nba_offer_banner=”\/style-system\/ui-components-playbook”}}<\/p>\n Make Pacers vs. Bulls Picks on PrizePicks<\/p>\n Regardless of whether Josh Giddey plays in Pacers vs. Bulls on Wednesday night, basketball fans have a multitude of other NBA projections to target as the action continues.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can make your NBA picks on PrizePicks<\/a>, earning real-money rewards if you\u2019re right. Just pick at least two players and predict More or Less on their projected stats.\u00a0<\/p>\n With PrizePicks Team Picks<\/a>, make predictions on game winners, spreads, over\/unders, and more \u2014 now available in 35 states!<\/p>\n Keep it locked in here with the Playbook<\/a> for continued NBA news<\/a>, picks, and analysis every day.<\/p>\n Team Picks and Culture Picks are event contracts offered by Performance Predictions II, LLC d\/b\/a PrizePicks Predict, a CFTC-registered FCM and NFA Member. All event contract customers must be U.S. residents and 18+. Some event contracts may not be available in every state. Event contract trading carries significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. No guarantee against loss is offered. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. Void where prohibited by law. Restrictions apply. For full terms of service see prizepicks.com\/predict-regulatory<\/a>. Team and Culture Pick Early Payouts subject to market liquidity. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, or a recommendation to trade any commodity interest.<\/p>\n