Matas Buzelis has been listed as questionable for the April 5 game against the Phoenix Suns due to an illness, according to a FanDuel injury report. The availability of the team’s leading scorer and rebounder will be monitored in the hours before tipoff, with the status expected to be updated closer to game time.
Buzelis most recently appeared in a 136-96 loss to the New York Knicks on April 3, when he recorded 11 points and six rebounds. Despite the lopsided defeat, he remains the primary offensive option for his side, averaging 16.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game this season. He also contributes 2.0 assists and provides on-the-glass and rim protection value with 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks per contest.
The questionable designation for illness removes certainty about the lineup for the team’s matchup with the Suns, a contest that could hinge on whether Buzelis can play through his ailment. If he is held out, the team would be without its season leader in scoring and rebounding, forcing role players and the coaching staff to adjust minutes and matchups for Phoenix’s attack.
Availability updates for Buzelis will be important for both team game planning and the betting market; FanDuel notes that odds are subject to change and recommends consulting FanDuel Sportsbook for the most current markets. The player’s status is part of routine late-season roster management as teams evaluate health, rest and playoff positioning.
This is the latest in a string of day-to-day availability questions that often surface in the run-up to important matchups. Further developments on Buzelis’s condition and the official gameday report are expected before the Suns game on April 5.