The Chicago Bulls narrowly lost to the Miami Heat 113-116, suffering their third consecutive defeat after a three-game winning streak. In the final moments of the game, the Bulls trailed by three points, and Kobe White had a chance to tie the score with a three-pointer, but the shot bounced off the back rim, leaving the game short of overtime. White commented that neither team played at their best, but Chicago showed determination in their fourth-quarter comeback attempt. Recently, there have been rumors that the Bulls might trade Kobe White.
The Miami Heat won 116-113 on the road, holding off a late surge from Chicago. Miami led by as much as 13 points in the fourth quarter, but the Bulls mounted a furious comeback. Ultimately, the Heat secured the win with a dunk from Pellé Lasson with just 2 seconds left, while Chicago’s last-second three-pointer missed. The Heat are scheduled to face the Bulls again at home on Saturday evening. Head coach Erik Spoelstra is expected to review the team’s fourth-quarter defensive execution to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
This is a back-to-back matchup. In the previous game, the Heat did not struggle much. Powell and Adebayo each scored around 20 points, and seven players reached double figures, showcasing the typical Miami team-oriented basketball. The Bulls’ defense is weak, and their offense relies heavily on perimeter three-pointers. On the road, it will be difficult for Chicago to beat Miami.
Score Prediction: Miami Heat 112 – 105 Chicago Bulls
