The Miami Heat faced a disappointing 119-111 defeat against the Chicago Bulls, undermining their chances to secure a favorable position for the upcoming play-in tournament. Despite starting strong and leading by 11 points early, Miami was overtaken by a Bulls team that closed the first half with a 20-6 run. The Heat struggled to regain momentum in the second half and, despite a late rally, were unable to clinch a victory, highlighting the challenges they've faced throughout the turbulent season. Coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledged the Heat's shortcomings in this matchup.
We all burned the boats, both teams, focusing on this game... They deserved it and that's the biggest takeaway from it.
The Heat started fast, pulling ahead by 11 points just four minutes into the game and then pulling ahead by eight points with 5:05 left in the second quarter.
The Bulls responded by closing the first half on a 20-6 run to enter halftime with a six-point advantage.
The Heat attempted one final rally, pulling within five points with 54.3 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
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