The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 109-90 to advance in the NBA play-in tournament, led by Tyler Herro’s 38 points. The win sets up a crucial clash with the Atlanta Hawks, with the winner earning a playoff spot against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Miami avenged three regular-season losses to Chicago and now eyes a franchise-record sixth straight playoff appearance.
In the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 120-106, setting up a play-in matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Klay Thompson shined with 23 points, 16 in the second quarter.
Meanwhile, the NBA admitted officiating mistakes in the Grizzlies’ controversial loss to the Golden State Warriors. A missed out-of-bounds call involving Stephen Curry late in the game could have changed the outcome.
