In a decisive Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament matchup on April 16, 2025, the Miami Heat delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Chicago Bulls 109–90 to secure the eighth seed in the playoffs. Tyler Herro led the charge with an impressive 38-point outing, shooting 13-for-19 from the field, including a flawless 8-for-8 start, and adding nine free throws to propel Miami to a wire-to-wire victory .
Team Contributions and Bench Support
Beyond Herro’s standout performance, the Heat showcased a well-rounded team effort. Andrew Wiggins contributed 20 points and nine rebounds, while Bam Adebayo added 15 points and 12 rebounds. Davion Mitchell provided a spark off the bench with 15 points and nine assists, highlighting the depth of Miami’s roster .
Bulls’ Struggles and Season Conclusion
The Chicago Bulls faced challenges throughout the game, committing 18 turnovers that led to 26 Miami points. Josh Giddey led the Bulls with 25 points and 10 rebounds, but the team’s inability to protect the ball and execute offensivelcontributed to their season-ending loss.
What’s Next: Heat vs. Hawks
With the victory, the Miami Heat advance to face the Atlanta Hawks in the next round of the Play-In Tournament. The winner of this matchup will secure the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference and move on to face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in a best-of-seven series starting Sunday
