Tyler Herro's 38-point performance led the Miami Heat to a 109-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls, securing their advancement in the Play-In Tournament. Miami established a commanding 71-47 lead by halftime, eliminating the Bulls from the Play-In for the third consecutive year. The Heat will face the Atlanta Hawks next, with a potential matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Herro impressed by making his first eight shots and finishing 13-of-19, supported by Andrew Wiggins' 20 points and Bam Adebayo's 15 points and 12 rebounds. Despite efforts from Josh Giddey and Coby White for the Bulls, who missed the playoffs for the third straight season, they fell short as Herro's stellar performance set the tone for Miami's victory. The Heat's dominant second quarter, outscoring the Bulls 32-19, solidified their control over the game and sealed their spot in the next round of the Play-In Tournament.