Miami Heat Advance to Playoffs, Beat Bulls in Play-In Tournament
Bulls' Season Ends as Heat Secure No. 8 Seed
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In a thrilling Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament matchup, the Miami Heat emerged victorious over the Chicago Bulls, securing the No. 8 seed and advancing to the playoffs. The Heat's 99-91 win capped off a competitive season series between the two teams, which ended in a 2-2 split.
Despite missing key players Jimmy Butler and Gabe Vincent due to injuries, the Heat relied on a balanced scoring attack led by Bam Adebayo and Max Strus. Adebayo finished with a team-high 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Strus added 19 points, including five three-pointers.
For the Bulls, DeMar DeRozan led the way with 20 points, but the team struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 38.8% from the field. The Bulls also tied their regular-season low for points in a game at 91, highlighting the Heat's defensive intensity.
The Bulls' bench could not provide relief despite the Heat's depleted lineup. Miami's reserves contributed 30 points compared to just 13 for Chicago.
The Heat will now advance to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. The Bulls' season ends with a disappointing loss, but they can take solace in a solid regular season that saw them finish with a 10-17 record.
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