The Chicago Bulls' home opener sure didn't lack fireworks!

While Tiago Splitter's team failed to hang on due to a third-quarter collapse , the new-look Baby Bulls brought fans to their feet countless times. Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis put on a true dunk show, while their supporting cast finally started to play with a better sense of identity.

There is still tons of work to do, especially with the scheduled stiffening up even more. But this was the kind of performance a team can build on. With that said, let's hand out a handful of player grades. Instead of going all the way through the box score, we're going to stick with the guys who played over 20 minutes of action.

6 Bulls Player Grades

Oct 24, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) reacts against the Washington Wizards during the second half at United Center.…