Bulls Secure Ninth Seed, Rest Key Players

As the 2024-25 NBA regular season concludes, several critical matchups are looming, particularly in the Western Conference where four teams are fighting for three top-six playoff spots. The Minnesota Timberwolves, currently in eighth place, can secure a top-six seed by winning their last two games against the Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz. In the Eastern Conference, the playoff picture is clearer, with the Chicago Bulls securing the ninth seed after a decisive victory over the Washington Wizards. The Bulls will host the Miami Heat in a do-or-die play-in game, with the winner advancing to face the loser of the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic matchup. The Bulls have strategically rested key player Coby White for the upcoming showdown with Miami, emphasizing its importance. Meanwhile, the Hawks have confirmed their eighth seed with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.