In a decisive NBA play-in game held on Friday, the Miami Heat triumphed over the Chicago Bulls with a score of 112-91, securing the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The game was marked by a standout performance from Tyler Herro, who scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out 9 assists, nearly achieving a triple-double. Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. also played a crucial role, contributing 21 points. The Heat, playing without star player Jimmy Butler due to an MCL injury, will face the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
BREAKING: The No. 8 seed Pelicans will face off against the No. 1 seed Thunder in the first round. Call it now: who you got, and in how many games? 🔥 https://t.co/hCFhMdLlh2
NEW: The Heat is headed to the playoffs. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Jimmy Butler-less Heat's playoff-clinching win over the Bulls https://t.co/rMR2z00q0a Also, a look at the challenge ahead
NEW: The Heat is headed to the playoffs. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Jimmy Butler-less Heat's playoff-clinching win over the Bulls https://t.co/rMR2z00q0a Also, a a look at the challenge ahead
🍿 FRIDAY'S #SoFiPlayIn SCORES 🍿 Tyler Herro's near triple-double advances the @MiamiHEAT to the #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel! They'll face the Celtics in a rematch of last year's ECF in Round 1, starting Sunday at 1pm/et on ESPN. Jaime Jaquez Jr.: 21 PTS, 6 AST, 6… https://t.co/Fk4kaT6pnP
De'Aaron Fox drills his 3rd triple of the half... he's up to 18 PTS 🔥 Kings-Pels live on TNT 🍿 https://t.co/7vHoEb04ev
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale (from @AP) https://t.co/GIs5sTpsIJ
Jimmy Butler-less Heat crush Bulls in play-in game to secure No. 8 seed, rematch with Celtics https://t.co/jrIgTD3T0N https://t.co/PEeL1hRQpY
With Butler out, Jaquez Jr., Herro step up to combine for 45, Heat cruise past Bulls into playoffs https://t.co/kRDlbJCBb5
Tyler Herro was an assist shy of a triple-double and the Heat earned the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game. https://t.co/hlzvbb7X0c
BOSTON-BOUND: Tyler Herro scored 24 points, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points, and the #MiamiHeat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game. https://t.co/mrgQK5ybkj
- Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in... https://t.co/EU1Cz5lBHw
Tyler Herro got BUSY in the @MiamiHEAT's W to clinch the East's #8 seed setting up an ECF rematch with Boston in Round 1 🔥 24 PTS | 10 REB | 9 AST | 4 3PM https://t.co/y1gzCR2wf8
🍀🏀🔥 The #Heat are coming to #Boston for a rematch of the last two East finals against the #Celtics. https://t.co/ZHwLES6a6q https://t.co/nXQmvj5wrm
#HEATWin final - Miami 112, Chicago 91 🔥 Herro: 24pts (4 3s), 10rebs & 9asts 🔥 Jaquez Jr.: 21pts, 6rebs & 6asts 🔥 Love: 16pts & 7rebs 🔥 Adebayo: 13pts, 4rebs & 4asts https://t.co/nkwSHgrgEJ
Jaime Jaquez and Tyler Herro step up for the Heat without Jimmy Butler to send Miami to the playoffs. 🔥 https://t.co/pq1YqBzh6M https://t.co/arWWRPcU9B
Tyler Herro was SENSATIONAL in the win over the Bulls to secure the 8th seed 😤 🔥24 PTS 🔥10 REB 🔥9 AST 🔥8-of-17 FG 🔥4-of-9 3PT 🔥4-of-4 FT Heat vs Celtics 1st round 🍿 https://t.co/5ymu5ZHYn2
Heat gets big nights from Herro and Jaquez, beats Bulls to advance to playoffs vs. Boston https://t.co/ytRyo08imz
NEW: Miami Heat win play-in game, but to the victor goes the brutal first-round matchup with No. 1 Boston: https://t.co/rxt4xiX8CT @HeraldSports #HEATCulture #NBA
HEAT BLOW OUT BULLS WITH NO JIMMY BUTLER TO ADVANCE TO PLAYOFFS 👀🔥 https://t.co/j9IEAflAsO
The Herro Miami needed. The @MiamiHEAT clinch the eight-seed in the Eastern Conference #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/fahF4o8tCk
Another round of Miami vs. Boston is coming soon. 🔥 The Heat have officially clinched the final playoff spot in the East. https://t.co/D6OTb0F0LS
Butler-less Heat batter Bulls 112-91 behind a Herro takeover, with Celtics challenge up next https://t.co/cNQn11shHD
Here we go again! The top-seeded #Celtics will face the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA Playoffs https://t.co/J9pcp4jElQ
Heat clinch the 8-seed Heat/Celtics begins Sunday 👀 https://t.co/hqzv9qRcEj
NEW: Heat gets big nights from Herro and Jaquez and Love, beats Chicago, 112-91, to advance to playoffs for 5th year in a row https://t.co/EWogNUy6G7 Boston up next. Details, tidbits from a dominating night for Miami
The Heat lock up the East's #8 seed! Next up... an ECF rematch with Boston in Round 1 🔥🍿 https://t.co/Xjo0sJgBbu
First Round schedule for #1 @celtics vs. #8 @MiamiHEAT ⬇️ https://t.co/o9R30kKjyC
Tyler Herro tonight: 24 points 10 rebounds 9 assists https://t.co/5fW7qR3EMR
Tyler Herro tonight in the win over the Bulls to secure the 8 seed: 🔥 🔥 🔥
BREAKING: The No. 8 seed Heat will face off against the No. 1 seed Celtics in the first round. Who ya got, and in how many games? 👀 https://t.co/JJJGysYL8V
Miami ends the third quarter on a 19-6 run 🔥 Heat on the verge of playing Celtics in Round 1. https://t.co/Hf7pTu292H
End of third quarter: Heat 82, Bulls 60. Tyler Herro with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the Heat.
Tyler Herro gets the TOUGH turnaround jumper to fall! CHI-MIA battling in the #SoFiPlayIn for the East's #8 seed on ESPN https://t.co/IaTI6ON6Y3
De'Aaron Fox arrives in New Orleans as the Kings look to lock up the West's #8 seed! Final #SoFiPlayIn game tips at 9:30pm/et on TNT 🔥 https://t.co/doOl9iOGbC
The Celtics getting ready for another series with the Miami Heat https://t.co/6X4niwZcwj
Halftime: Heat 47, Bulls 37. Both teams struggling to make shots, but Heat shooting a little better at 38.6 percent from the field to the Bulls' 27.3 percent from the field.
Heat 47, Bulls 37 at the half. Heat 17-44 shooting, Bulls 12-44.
Heat 47, Bulls 37 at half Bulls shooting 27.3% DeRozan 15 pts Caruso, White and Dosunmu are combined 4-22 Jaquez Jr. 10 pts Heat shooting 38.6% Celtics are laughing, er, waiting for their opponent
The Heat went on a 26-4 run in the first quarter leading the Bulls 34-17 🔥 Miami was 3-of-5 from three while Chicago went 0-of-9 during the run!! https://t.co/RXh2FrdKo8
HOT start for the Heat in this eighth-seed Play-In game 🔥 Tyler Herro in the first quarter: ◻️ 6 PTS ◻️ 6 REB ◻️ 5 AST https://t.co/GrRihoVism
End of first quarter: Heat 34, Bulls 17. Heat shooting 52.2 percent from the field, Bulls shooting 26.1 percent from the field.
Heat 34, Bulls 17 after 1st Bulls shot 26.1%
Kings vs. Pelicans Betting Picks 🏀 ⤵️ https://t.co/nAlb3j81ok
Tyler Herro came READY TO PLAY in the #SoFiPlayIn... 6 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST in the 1Q 🔥 Miami jumps out to a 32-15 lead on ESPN https://t.co/qcQIoAOUYK
Miami is on a 26-4 run 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/Nrv9Hhcyn4
Miami came out HOT with a 19-0 run 😮💨 (via @NBA) https://t.co/Qib9uYWcdO
A 19-0 run for the Heat as they open an early lead. 👀 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/d5ISHL4td8
Heat 30, Bulls 13, late first quarter.
Miami off to a HOT start 🔥 https://t.co/x8uqVPZ3TE
15-0 run! A red-hot start for Miami in the 1st quarter. 🥵 https://t.co/IyoociVLs8
Bam Adebayo with a full-court dime to Nikola Jovic for the bucket 🔥 The Heat are on a 13-0 run against the Bulls!! https://t.co/ATGbVhovJ0
Bam Adebayo with a full-court dime Nikola Jovic for the bucket 🔥 The Heat are on a 13-0 run against the Bulls!! https://t.co/ATGbVhovJ0
The Heat start off the game HOT with a 13-0 run including this full court pass by Bam Adebayo. 🔥 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/IAaNVhcV8n
13-0 run for the Heat 👀 https://t.co/b6um0hVB6R
HOT START for the Heat capping a 13-0 run early in the 1Q! 🔥 CHI-MIA #SoFiPlayIn action live on ESPN https://t.co/oNb2FjEQtg
Heat vs. Bulls 🍿 Who goes to the playoffs? 👀 (🎥: @Sportsnet) https://t.co/5K57qp68aC
Heat-Bulls 🏀 https://t.co/YUBM6BjDzF
GAMETIME on ESPN! Bulls-Heat fight for the East's #8 in the #SoFiPlayIn! https://t.co/zGSHDxREjo
Coby White arrives in Miami after his 42-point outburst vs. Atlanta... Bulls look to capture the East's #8 seed! #SoFiPlayIn continues at 7pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/dv2AD6aOOr
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and others are warming up before the game tonight against the Bulls in a play-in tourney with the season on the line 🔥 (via @ZachWeinberger) https://t.co/JMrXdz4nZa
After dropping 22 PTS and 9 AST to keep the Bulls season alive... DeMar DeRozan gets set to take on Miami for the East's #8 seed in the #SoFiPlayIn! 📺 7pm/et on ESPN (Music by @unitedmasters) https://t.co/SQpHrchHVq
The Heat have fared well without Jimmy Butler in the lineup and are favored to advance to the playoffs against the Bulls 👀 Who Ya Got? 🍿 https://t.co/uQEtKOq8sK
IT’S PLAY-IN TIME. The final spot in the East is up for grabs 🍿🎬 📺 Bulls vs. Heat | 7 ET on ESPN https://t.co/4Al9ozE52t
NBA Play-In Tournament games tonight: 7pm ET: Bulls at Heat, on ESPN. 9:30pm ET: Kings at Pelicans, on TNT. #NBA
WIN to GET IN. The Kings and Pelicans clash in tonight's #SoFiPlayIn action to decide the West 8 seed! ⏰ 9:30pm/et, TNT https://t.co/giaxascnSp
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One game to decide the East 8 seed. WIN to GET IN. The Bulls and Heat open up tonight's #SoFiPlayIn action at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN! https://t.co/nwN9zCuXFn
No Jimmy Butler - are the Heat in trouble? @JonMetler doesn't think so. The Butler loss stings, but the number is adjusted for it. Miami should be closer to a 3-point favorite, and there is a chance they get some reinforcements in Robinson and maybe even Terry Rozier. https://t.co/avb6WTSn1A https://t.co/YlpgybtCqg
Bulls vs. Heat prediction: NBA play-in tournament odds, picks, best bets https://t.co/bucpSIV1wv https://t.co/N5yPD9PCSP
Coby White was in a different mode during his 42-point performance in the #SoFiPlayIn 🔊 White and the Bulls visit Miami tonight for a chance at the #8 seed in the East at 7pm/et on ESPN! https://t.co/AnrOMRNgBK
East Play-In & West Play-In, LAST CHANCE. Heat vs Bulls : Kings vs Pelicans Who do you have? 🍿 https://t.co/Lab2bx0IZE
REMINDER: Tonight's play-in game between the @MiamiHEAT and the Bulls is an ESPN exclusive. #HEATCulture https://t.co/ysCX2tVvTd
Bulls-Heat Betting Picks 🏀 👇 https://t.co/o7yZ8KwMo8
Check out the picks from red-hot NBA gambler @Geoffery_Clark for both NBA Play-In Tournament games Friday 📝 via @OutKickBets 👉 https://t.co/CwIGiK7S5h https://t.co/EpESfU6DqC
From yesterday: Heat faces elimination game tonight and reality of no Jimmy Butler for ‘several weeks’ because of MCL injury https://t.co/Ss68NQKZyY
Kings vs. Pelicans Betting Picks 🏀 Who wins today's Western Conference Play-In matchup? ⏬ https://t.co/nAlb3j8zdS
Preview Play-in | Miami Heat (8) — Chicago Bulls (9) - https://t.co/X10uvh1ecZ https://t.co/eqOg4IcV4m
Kings vs. Pelicans Betting Picks 🏀 Who wins Friday's Western Conference Play-In matchup? ⤵️ https://t.co/nAlb3j81ok
Pacers vs. Bucks: Betting Preview, Series Odds 🏀 @_riley8 covers this first-round matchup ⬇️ https://t.co/ObfX1x6uyR
NBA Play-In Tournament Betting 🏀 What bets stand out for Friday's Bulls-Heat clash? @_riley8 gives his thoughts 🔻🔻 https://t.co/o7yZ8KwMo8
Breaking down Coby White's big night: *27 points on 27 drives (10-of-11 FGs) *31 points in halfcourt *4 dribble jumper possessions (right at average) Downhill fest. Coby White also averaged 13.0 PNR handler points in his last 5 (Ref point: Trae Young leads league at 11.9). https://t.co/sh6hE92P3o
Just like last season, the East's No. 8 playoff seed will come down to the Heat and Bulls. Heat remembers last year's win over the Bulls as the start of its magical playoff run to the NBA Finals. Bulls remember last year's loss as a painful night. https://t.co/Uy6VlHfWEx
Only two teams will keep their championship dreams alive and clinch the 8 seeds! @mikecwright breaks down the final day of the #SoFiPlayIn. FRIDAY: Bulls-Heat at 7pm/et on ESPN. Pelicans-Kings at 9:30pm/et on TNT. 📰 https://t.co/W0cPFRQ7SW https://t.co/ObG581l9vF
Four teams. Two spots. One night! It’s win or go home in the #SoFiPlayIn as the Bulls face the Heat in the East, and the Kings and Pelicans clash out West for the final postseason spots! https://t.co/dTchZl5LAU
Ahead of tomorrow's play-in tournament games, the #EastCoastBias guys give their favorite bets for the NBA action this weekend! Presented by @FDSportsbook. https://t.co/SEYD4GRC6r
NBA Play-In: Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat (-1.5) Preview and Best Bets #HEATCulture #SeeRed #sportsbetting @RightSideVP @DavisMattek https://t.co/1sekQiHbl4
NEW: Just like last season, the East's No. 8 playoff seed will come down to the Heat and Bulls. Heat remembers last year's win over the Bulls as the start of its magical playoff run to the NBA Finals. Bulls remember last year's loss as a painful night. https://t.co/Uy6VlHguu5
#SoFiPlayIn wraps Friday night on ESPN and TNT! ▪️ Winner of CHI/MIA locks in East 8 seed, will take on BOS in First Round ▪️ Winner of SAC/NOP clinches West 8 seed, will face OKC in First Round WIN to GET IN. https://t.co/qBAAY5uHzj
Greenberg: Coby White is for real, as his 42-point outburst showed in Play-In Tournament win over Hawks https://t.co/D6jtY3QiWM
Will the Pelicans (+1.5) upset the Kings again in Friday's play-in game? 🍿 https://t.co/HgFpOUVb8L
Coby White's 42-point performance in Play-In Tournament showed why he should win Most Improved Player (By @JasmynWimbish) https://t.co/mHby0TpzQO
Coby White joins an impressive list of former North Carolina players with 40+ points in a NBA play-in / playoff game: Michael Jordan (38x) Bob McAdoo (5x) Vince Carter (2x) Billy Cunningham Brad Daugherty Lee Shaffer James Worthy Coby White
Bulls oust Hawks to set up play-in rematch vs. Heat. 😤 https://t.co/VMVXvOY6lf https://t.co/yAn2kxOI6W
via @jkubatko: Coby White became just the third player to score at least 40 points in a Play-In Tournament game, joining Jayson Tatum (50 on May 18, 2021) and Zion Williamson (40 on Apr. 16, 2024) https://t.co/fDHEYlH82T
The Chicago Bulls cruised past the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament Wednesday and will face the Heat on Friday in Miami for a chance to advance to the NBA playoffs. https://t.co/cyQlUgyKzJ
From last night: Heat falls to 76ers to set up must-win game vs. Bulls on Friday. Takeaways, postgame reaction and more info on Jimmy Butler’s injury https://t.co/79yXWOXyPK
COBY WHITE PUT ON A SHOW! The MIP candidate scored a career-high 42 PTS (2nd most in Play-In history) on 71% shooting with 9 REB, 6 AST & 0 TO in the win. https://t.co/xrftsPjku8
Still in the hunt: Bulls hammer Hawks, earn date with Heat https://t.co/KEputkEX7h
Coby White joins Michael Jordan (5x) as the only Bulls players to record 40+ PTS, 5+ AST, and 0 TO in any game (regular season/play-in/playoffs) since turnovers were recorded in 1977-78! https://t.co/awagiRjD04
Coby White's 42 points mark the most he has scored in an NBA game. But Play-In tournament stats don't officially count. White doesn't care: "I’m definitely counting it." On White's big night. For @NBCSChicago: https://t.co/hUX5dmtAry
Dalen Terry shows love to Coby White after his 42-point performance! CHI faces MIA on Friday in the #SoFiPlayIn... winner gets the #8 seed in the East 🍿 https://t.co/9Lr5XzwsCg
Coby White’s 42 points vs. ATL are the second-most in NBA play-in history. https://t.co/tz3RvzOijY
Heat falls to 76ers to set up must-win game vs. Bulls. Takeaways, postgame reaction and more info on Jimmy Butler’s injury https://t.co/79yXWOXyPK
"It's going to be a dog fight." 🍿 After putting up 42 PTS in the Bulls' win... Coby White gives a preview of the upcoming CHI/MIA #SoFiPlayIn matchup for the #8 seed in the East! https://t.co/2Wi6mEHBhh
The final Play-In game is set! The Bulls will take on the Heat in Miami on Friday night as they battle for the eighth seed in the East 🔥 https://t.co/qjjneFweWQ
Amazing performance in do-or-die game for @chicagobulls by Coby White, who's gone from role player to star this season. Most improved in the @NBA! https://t.co/tjHCuhJpZe
Coby White with a career game against the Hawks tonight https://t.co/xlhanTUJaK
Amazing game in do-or-die game by Coby White, who's gone from role player to star for the @chicagobulls! https://t.co/tjHCuhJpZe
Dalen Terry shows love to Coby White after his CAREER-HIGH 42-point performance! CHI faces MIA on Friday in the #SoFiPlayIn... winner gets the #8 seed in the East 🍿 https://t.co/ktvZK15bJs
PSA: COBY WHITE SHOULD BE MIP. 42 pts | 15-21 FG | 9 reb | 6 ast | 2 stl https://t.co/DKEfKgSmqj
It's Bulls & Heat fighting for the No. 8 seed on Friday - WHO YA GOT? ⤵️ https://t.co/1DwYZjMsO9
The matchup for the final play-in game is set. Grab your tickets for HEAT vs. Bulls Friday at 7pm - https://t.co/6ju2WMEe0G https://t.co/RFZ7LkMjZk
BULLS WIN ‼️ @chicagobulls - 131 @ATLHawks - 116 CHI advances in the #SoFiPlayIn to face MIA on Friday for the #8 seed in the East 🍿 https://t.co/u8TIGuxzlA
Coby White and the Bulls torched the Hawks and will play the Heat for the 8-seed https://t.co/6XdIMDMJce
t’s understandable why play-in game stats don’t count in the record books. But if they did, the only North Carolina players to score more than Coby White’s 42 points in a postseason game (since merger) would be: Michael Jordan Vince Carter
Tonight the @chicagobulls' Coby White: - scored 40+ points - grabbed 5+ rebounds - dished out 5+ assists - shot 70% from the field - had 0 turnovers No other NBA player has done all of that in a play-in or playoff game (since turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78).
COBY!!! Special performance 👊🏽👊🏽@CobyWhite
BULLS ➡️ MIAMI. They take care of the Hawks and will play the Heat for the last playoff spot in the East. 🐂 ✅ CHI -3.5 ✅ O 222.5 https://t.co/nSxKHqzWHA
The Bulls are headed to Miami. And they can largely thank a relentlessly attacking effort from Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu for that. For @NBCSChicago: https://t.co/hSlu3q5Ih8
Chicago will take on Miami for the #8 seed! 🍿 Who ya got taking the final spot in the East? https://t.co/IIzNfSVzE4
The Bulls will face off against the Heat in Miami for the No. 8 seed. Win or go home… who ya got? 🍿 https://t.co/MAhlyLxaCA
The Hawks have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Bulls move on to face the Heat for the 8-seed on Friday! 👏 https://t.co/sm4L7i4NYX
The Bulls knocked the Hawks out of playoff contention this evening. Chicago will play the Miami Heat for 8-seed in the East. https://t.co/I3pZnGGLpS
Coby White and the Bulls dominate at home. They'll play the Heat on Friday for the chance to play the Celtics 👀 https://t.co/uNl48KABR7
THE STAGE IS SET 🍿 The Bulls eliminate the Hawks, and will face the possibly undermanned Heat for the last ride to the Playoffs. Who ya got? 🤔 https://t.co/slcaTwp8Ac