Overview
- The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 109-90 on Wednesday, led by Tyler Herro's 38 points, to advance in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
- The Dallas Mavericks overcame the Sacramento Kings 120-106, with Anthony Davis contributing 27 points and nine rebounds, to move forward in the Western Conference Play-In.
- Miami will face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in a winner-take-all game to claim the Eastern Conference’s eighth seed and a playoff matchup against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Dallas will play the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday for the Western Conference’s final playoff berth and a chance to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
- The Heat will be without veteran Kevin Love against Atlanta, while the Mavericks rely on Anthony Davis and their defensive depth to challenge Memphis.