The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat will put their postseason aspirations on the line when they clash in a high-stakes Play-In Tournament showdown at the United Center on Wednesday night.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat NBA game, plus plenty more.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Date and tip-off time
The Bulls and the Heat will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated NBA game on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Date | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
Venue | United Center |
Location | Chicago, Illinois |
How to watch Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat on TV & stream live online
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Chicago Bulls team news & key performers
In the lead-up to their must-win clash with Miami, the Chicago Bulls could be without Lonzo Ball, whose availability remains in serious doubt. The 27-year-old guard has battled persistent injury issues, featuring in just 35 games this season. While he hasn't been officially ruled out, signs point to a likely absence.
The Bulls will definitely be missing Ayo Dosunmu, who is sidelined for the remainder of the campaign with a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, both Tre Jones and Josh Giddey are listed as day-to-day, but the expectation is that they'll suit up for Wednesday's do-or-die contest in Chicago.
Chicago Bulls probable starting five: Huerter, Buzelis, Vucevic, Giddey, White
Miami Heat team news & key performers
Making the climb from the tenth seed into the playoffs is uncharted territory—no team has ever done it—but Miami will look to defy the odds behind their top scorer, Tyler Herro (23.9 PPG), and dependable big man Bam Adebayo, who has contributed 18.1 points and 9.6 boards per night, though questions remain about his ability to elevate when it matters most.
The Heat are monitoring a handful of players dealing with minor setbacks. Pelle Larsson (ankle), Isaiah Stevens (foot), Alec Burks (back), Nikola Jovic (hand), and Kevin Love (personal reasons) are all listed as day-to-day, leaving their availability up in the air heading into Wednesday.
Miami Heat possible starting five: Adebayo, Wiggins, Ware, Herro, Burks
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Head-to-Head Record
Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
04/10/25 | NBA | Chicago Bulls | Miami Heat | 119-111 |
03/09/25 | NBA | Miami Heat | Chicago Bulls | 109-114 |
02/05/25 | NBA | Chicago Bulls | Miami Heat | 133-124 |
04/20/24 | NBA | Miami Heat | Chicago Bulls | 112-91 |
12/17/23 | NBA | Miami Heat | Chicago Bulls | 118-116 |