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Miami Heat Face Must-Win Play-In Opener Against Chicago Bulls

As the 10th seed, the Heat must win two consecutive elimination games, starting with a rematch against a team that swept them in the regular season, to secure a playoff spot.

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Overview

  • The Miami Heat finished the regular season as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference, setting up a play-in tournament matchup against the Chicago Bulls.
  • To qualify for the playoffs, the Heat must defeat the Bulls and then win against the loser of the Atlanta Hawks-Orlando play-in game.
  • The Heat were swept 3-0 by the Bulls during the regular season, with all games being closely contested but ending in Chicago's favor.
  • Tyler Herro is expected to play a pivotal offensive role for Miami, with the team relying on his scoring and playmaking to overcome back-to-back elimination games.
  • The Heat's postseason outcomes could also impact their draft positioning, with a playoff berth forfeiting their lottery pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder.