Bulls Seek Play-In Spot Against Wizards Amid Tight Eastern Conference Race

As the NBA regular season nears its end, the Chicago Bulls are fighting for a better position in the Play-In Tournament, currently sitting in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. After trading Zach LaVine, the Bulls have unexpectedly improved, winning 16 of their last 31 games, with key performances from Coby White and Josh Giddey, including Giddey's recent triple-double against the Miami Heat. The Bulls face the struggling Washington Wizards next, who are out of playoff contention, while Chicago needs to win their final games to secure a higher seed. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat, currently in tenth place, are also pushing for a Play-In spot and plan to field most of their regulars in their final games. Both teams are motivated as they head into the concluding stretch of the season, with Chicago aiming to overtake the eighth-seeded Atlanta Hawks and Miami hoping to improve their positioning despite recent setbacks. The outcome of these final games will be critical for shaping the playoff landscape in the Eastern Conference.