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Dailyn Swain's 36-second stint in the third quarter was a mix-up, the Bulls rookie said: Tiago Splitter told him Norman Powell's minutes were meant to be done, but Powell "was still like unwrapping the thing on his knee." Swain says he won't let it get to him.
Norman Powell and Buddy Hield should play "normal minutes" in the Bulls' last two preseason games: "that's the goal," Tiago Splitter said. His 9- or 10-man rotation is "not nailed down." He'll decide "night to night" by who's available, likely tinkering into the season.
Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis should "dictate the offense instead of just waiting for the offense to attack," Bulls coach Tiago Splitter said. Norman Powell tells both to shoot. Buzelis on last season: "We didn't know who was playing." He says roles are clearer now.
"Whether it's to sit out or play, I'm gonna pick play every single time." Norman Powell would play every Bulls preseason game if given the choice, but defers to the medical and coaching staff on minutes. With few true shooting guards, he isn't worried about wear and tear.