NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament 2025: Chicago Bulls lose to Miami Heat in play-in basketball game at United Center
Share and Follow

CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago Bulls lost to the Miami Heat Wednesday night in a play-in game at the United Center in Chicago.

The final score was 109-90.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

The Chicago Bulls were 39-43 and ninth in the Eastern Conference as they took on the Miami Heat, who were 37-45 and 10th in the Eastern Conference.

The Heat advanced to play for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier defends during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Miami.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier defends during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Miami.

(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Pre-game stats

The Bulls are 28-24 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago ranks third in the league averaging 15.4 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 36.7% from deep. Coby White leads the team averaging 2.9 makes while shooting 37.0% from 3-point range.

The Heat are 24-28 in Eastern Conference play. Miami ranks ninth in the NBA with 33.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Bam Adebayo averaging 7.2.

The 117.8 points per game the Bulls average are 7.8 more points than the Heat give up (110.0). The Heat average 13.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 more makes per game than the Bulls give up.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Woman mauled to death by dogs near Southern California park

Woman Attacked and Killed by Dogs Near Park in Southern California

SAN BERNARDINO, Cali. (KTLA) A woman was killed and another person was…
Trump calls fired BLS commissioner's job numbers the 'biggest miscalculations in over 50 years'

Trump Criticizes Dismissed BLS Commissioner’s Employment Data as the ‘Worst Misjudgments in Half a Century’

On Sunday, President Trump alleged that the head of the Bureau of…
Sick sci-fi sex fantasy written by Epstein's first benefactor

A Sci-Fi Erotic Tale Authored by Epstein’s Initial Patron

An obscure sci-fi novel from the 1970s, filled with explicit portrayals of…
Australian state rolls out machete ‘disposal bins’ ahead of ban

Australian state rolls out machete ‘disposal bins’ ahead of ban

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Australian state has…
All the photos celebs wish could be banished from the Internet

Embarrassing Photos Celebrities Want Erased from the Internet

There are pros and cons to everything in life. But when it…
Victims of Montana bar shooting identified as manhunt for military veteran suspect continues

Victims of Montana bar shooting identified as manhunt for military veteran suspect continues

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials have identified the…
Prince Harry responds to claims he had bloody brawl with Prince Andrew over Meghan Markle remarks

Prince Harry Denies Allegations of Fight with Prince Andrew Over Comments About Meghan Markle

Prince Harry has firmly denied ever rolling up his sleeves to confront…
Police seize 100 nitrous oxide tanks, balloons near Dead & Company concert

Authorities Confiscate 100 Nitrous Oxide Tanks and Balloons Near Dead & Company Concert

(KRON) San Francisco Police Department officers patrolling the perimeter of Golden Gate…