The Miami Heat clinched a spot in the playoffs with a dominant 112-91 win over the Chicago Bulls in a thrilling play-in tournament elimination game.
Even without Jimmy Butler, who was sidelined with an injury, the Heat displayed their depth and resilience, led by Tyler Herro’s impressive performance with 24 points and near triple-double.
Miami’s victory sets up an exciting first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics, with the Heat embracing their underdog status against the top-seeded team.
Despite DeMar DeRozan’s strong 22-point showing for the Bulls, they couldn’t withstand the Heat’s relentless attack.
A pivotal 19-0 run in the first quarter propelled Miami to an early lead that they maintained throughout the game.
Despite a valiant effort from the Bulls, the Heat stayed composed and executed their game plan flawlessly.
