Game Notes: Defensive struggles continue, Buzelis scores career-high

The Chicago Bulls fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 142-131 to close out a challenging five games in seven nights stretch, during which time they went a respectable 2-3. They fall to 7-11 on the season and sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
— The Bulls have given up more than 135 points in four of their last six games, and more than 140 in three of six. Considering they are not positioned to be an elite defense, they need to do the simple things to keep from unraveling. To that end, getting back into position on defense, especially after scoring, is critical.

The Grizzlies shot 56.7 percent from the field, 45.2 percent on threes (19-of-42) with a 66.5 effective field goal ...