Miami Heat Defeat Chicago Bulls 109-90, Advance in Play-In Tournament

The Miami Heat decisively beat the Chicago Bulls 109-90 in the NBA Play-In Tournament, advancing for a chance to secure a playoff spot. Tyler Herro led the Heat with a standout 38-point performance, making his first eight shots and helping Miami avenge a 3-0 regular season sweep by the Bulls. The win knocks Chicago out of the Play-In for the third straight year, while Miami now faces the Atlanta Hawks for an opportunity to play top-seeded Cleveland. Head coach Erik Spoelstra and players repeatedly emphasized the team's resilience and clarity of focus after a tumultuous season, highlighting the importance of not overthinking and embracing the underdog challenge. Miami's path is historic, as they aim to become the first 10th seed to reach the playoffs since the Play-In format began. The Heat organization remains motivated by their reputation for thriving under pressure and proving doubters wrong.