NBA
2026-01-08 · Evening Edition
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Heat vs. Bulls
Heat -5.5
ANALYSIS
Miami’s Top-8 offense is primed to exploit a Chicago defense ranking 27th in Opponent eFG%, especially with the Bulls reeling from a three-game skid and playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Chicago will be severely shorthanded without primary playmakers Coby White and Josh Giddey, leaving them vulnerable to the "reckless" defensive activity Coach Spoelstra recently established as the Heat's identity. Expect Miami to capitalize on Chicago’s depleted backcourt and league-leading pace to secure a comfortable multi-possession victory.
Key Data
Bulls Pace: 106.5 (#1), Bulls Opp eFG%: 27th, Miami Offense: Top-8 Pts/100
OUTCOME
Postponed
Miami's 19 turnovers led to 22 Chicago points. Coby White exploded for 15 third-quarter points, and the Heat's zone defense was dismantled by the Bulls' cross-court ball movement and corner shooting.
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