Bulls BETTER Without Norman Powell?! Giddey Drops 15 Assists + Noa Essengue FORCES A Rotation Debate

**Are the Chicago Bulls actually better offensively when Norman Powell isn’t dominating scoring opportunities? 👀🐂**

On today’s **Locked On Bulls**, Haize and Pat react to **Josh Giddey exploding for 19 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds**, while Matas Buzelis added 19 points on just 10 shots. With Norman Powell out, Chicago produced one of its best offensive performances of the season with 121 points, 30 assists and 52.3% shooting.

The guys debate whether Giddey should remain the clear offensive organizer, if Matas benefits from more touches without Powell, and whether Chicago’s hierarchy needs to change.

They also break down **Nic Claxton’s Bulls debut**. Claxton provided four assists and two blocks in limited minutes, but Chicago still allowed **20 offensive rebounds and 33 second-chance points**. With Victor Wembanyama coming next, is rebounding becoming the Bulls’ biggest frontcourt problem?

Plus, **Noa Essengue is forcing Tiago Splitter to rethink the rotation**. Noa finished with 10 points and seven rebounds in roughly 15 minutes while showing real on-ball defensive flashes against Philadelphia’s guards.

**Topics include:** Josh Giddey’s 15-assist breakout, Norman Powell’s role, Matas Buzelis’ efficiency, Nic Claxton’s debut, Bulls rebounding problems, Victor Wembanyama looming, and whether Noa Essengue deserves a much bigger role.

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