The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls clash in the NBA Play-In Tournament on April 16, with the victor moving on to face the Atlanta Hawks, while the loser is eliminated. This marks the third consecutive year both teams have been in the play-in bracket, with Miami previously claiming the No. 8 seed in the last two tournaments. Despite controversies surrounding Jimmy Butler, who has been traded to the Golden State Warriors, the Heat look to their young stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo to lead the charge.

Chicago entered the season with hopes of competitiveness but faced setbacks by trading key players like Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan. Josh Giddey has emerged as a strong contributor, averaging 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists. Coby White, now leading the Bulls, has been stellar, particularly in March, averaging 27.7 points. With a six-game winning streak to close the season, the Bulls seek to continue their momentum against Miami.