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Bulls Face Heat in Elimination Play-In Game as Giddey Battles Wrist Injury

Chicago hosts Miami tonight with playoff hopes on the line, as Josh Giddey is expected to play despite ongoing wrist issues.

Josh Giddey and the Bulls are slight favorites over the Heat on Wednesday night after quietly winning 15 of their final 20 regular-season games.
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Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) gestures after scoring a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Overview

  • The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat meet tonight in a win-or-go-home play-in game, with the winner advancing to face Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the East.
  • Josh Giddey, critical to the Bulls' success against Miami this season, is listed as probable despite a lingering wrist injury that has limited his mobility.
  • The Bulls swept their regular-season series against the Heat, with Giddey averaging a triple-double in those matchups.
  • Miami enters the game largely healthy, with no key players ruled out, while Chicago faces multiple injury concerns, including the absence of Lonzo Ball.
  • This game marks a pivotal moment for the Bulls' young core, including Giddey, rookie Matas Buzelis, and Coby White, as they aim to solidify their new identity as the 'Big Spree.'