Bulls Cool Down Heat, 119-111

The Heat's game plan proved effective in the first quarter, forcing White to miss all four of his shot attempts as the pesky guard Davion Mitchell slowed him down. However, a surprising offensive connection between Huerter and Giddey developed. Giddey's off-ball movement, in particular, caught both fans and Heat players off guard. Miami finished the quarter with a five-point lead, winning the three-point battle against the Bulls.

The pendulum swung in favor of the Bulls in the second quarter, led by none other than Giddey. Huerter acted as the conductor for the Bulls’ offense, finding Giddey on each of his cuts to the basket. Dalen Terry closed out the half with a three-pointer, putting the Bulls up by six points.

Coming out of the half, the Bulls did not slow down. However, the Heat did not wave the white flag either, as they began to make the Bulls regret going under the screen instead of over to contest their three-pointers.

After realizing he was unlikely to get the foul calls he sought, Coby White came alive in the final quarter, scoring 12 points. The Miami Heat's Tyler Herro scored 11 points, including a missed breakaway three-pointer that would have brought the game within a single possession. As the game came down to the wire, Kevin Huerter secured a loose ball and found Matas Buzelis for a clutch three-pointer to seal the win.

What's On Tap Next?

In their final home game, the Chicago Bulls will host the rebuilding Washington Wizards at the United Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Chicago Sports Network (CHSN).