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Heat Advance to Face Hawks After Herro's 38-Point Play-In Showcase

Miami defeated Chicago 109-90 to keep their playoff hopes alive, setting up a decisive matchup in Atlanta for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.

Davis (No. 3) was the Mavericks' top scorer as Dallas won their first play-in game.
Herro (No. 14) scored 38 points as the Heat's season continues.
Heat guard Tyler Herro scored 38 points and coach Erik Spoelstra used a key defensive strategy in Miami's win over Chicago.
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Overview

  • Tyler Herro led the Miami Heat to victory with 38 points, including a perfect 8-for-8 start, in a dominant play-in performance against the Chicago Bulls.
  • Andrew Wiggins contributed 20 points and nine rebounds, while Bam Adebayo added 15 points and 12 rebounds to secure the win.
  • The Heat avenged a 0-3 regular-season sweep by the Bulls and eliminated Chicago from the play-in tournament for the third consecutive year.
  • Miami now travels to Atlanta to face the Hawks in a winner-take-all game for the Eastern Conference’s eighth seed and a first-round series against Cleveland.
  • Heat coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized the team’s work is far from over, stating, 'We’re only halfway there,' as they prepare for Friday's critical matchup.