Heat vs Bulls
Fri, Jan 30
8:00 PM
Heat
Heat
(27 - 24)
118
vs
125
Bulls
Bulls
(24 - 27)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 25 | 38 | 21 | 34 | 118 |
| Bulls | 31 | 25 | 35 | 34 | 125 |
Venue: Kaseya Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Pelle Larsson
MIA | #9 | G
22
7
4
Ayo Dosunmu
CHI | #11 | G
29
8
9
Smart Game Analysis
Miami Heat has a 65% chance of winning the game
The Heat return to Miami with momentum after winning the series opener and hold a distinct advantage inside with Bam Adebayo against a depleted Bulls roster missing key playmaker Josh Giddey.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago is likely without primary facilitator Josh Giddey (hamstring) and rotation big Jalen Smith (calf), severely limiting their depth.
- • Bam Adebayo (20 points, 12 rebounds in last game) has a favorable matchup against Nikola Vucevic and anchors a superior Miami defense.
- • Miami's Norman Powell has successfully filled the scoring void left by Tyler Herro, dropping 21 points in the previous win.
- • The Bulls are on a three-game losing streak and struggled to execute in the clutch during Thursday's 116-113 loss.
- • Miami holds a significant rebounding advantage, averaging 46.3 boards per game (2nd in NBA) compared to Chicago's 45.2.
- • To reverse their fortunes, Chicago must get efficient high-volume scoring from Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu to compensate for the lack of playmaking.
