The Chicago Bulls (10-16) orchestrated a remarkable 33-8 run at the beginning of the game, setting the stage for a 124-116 victory over the Miami Heat (14-11) on Thursday night.
Coby White led the charge with 26 points, complemented by Ayo Dosunmu’s impressive 24-point contribution off the bench. Nikola Vucevic added 24 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, while DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 23 points.
Despite Miami’s relentless comeback attempts, with rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. scoring 22 and Jimmy Butler adding 20, the Bulls maintained control.
Ayo Dosunmu’s crucial 3-pointer in the final minutes sealed the fate of the Heat’s comeback aspirations.
Alex Caruso’s return to the lineup was short-lived, leaving the game with another injury after a collision with Vucevic.
Miami faced challenges with key players sidelined, including Bam Adebayo, Josh Richardson, Haywood Highsmith, and Tyler Herro.
