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NBA Reschedules Heat–Bulls Games to Jan. 29 in Chicago and Jan. 31 in Miami

Condensation from rink ice during unseasonably warm conditions made the United Center court unsafe.

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Chicago Bulls players stand on the floor as workers use towels to dry the floor due to condensation on the playing surface before a scheduled start between the Bulls and the Miami Heat at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 8, 2026. The game was eventually postponed due to the issue. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
United Center employees try to dry the court before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Overview

  • NBA Communications set the Chicago makeup for Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. ET and moved the Miami home meeting to Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. ET.
  • The Jan. 8 game in Chicago was delayed for about two hours after players reported slick spots before officials postponed it.
  • The revisions create three straight meetings between the teams, including a back-to-back in Miami on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
  • Miami now faces four games in five nights and two additional back-to-backs, with Orlando visiting on Jan. 28.
  • Both clubs are jockeying for Eastern Conference play-in positioning, and tickets for Miami’s original Jan. 30 date will be honored on Jan. 31.