Heat Roll Bulls, 118-92
The Miami Heat defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls, 118-92, at American Airlines Arena on Saturday.

Miami rode a 39-25 first quarter to this dominating victory, winning in wire-to-wire fashion. In fact, Miami held a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes of this game, thanks to a 32-22 fourth quarter. The Heat shot 50 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range while holding the Bulls to 37 percent from the field and 43 percent from long range. Miami also out-assisted Chicago, 37-22, while out-rebounding them, 50-34. They also outscored them in the paint, 48-22.

The Bulls (17-10) were led by Zach LaVine, tallying 33 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Lonzo Ball accrued 15 points, five rebounds and three assists. Nikola Vucevic amassed 10 points, eight rebounds and two assists, missing 12 of his 15 shots. Troy Brown Jr totaled 10 points, four rebounds and four assists.

The Heat (16-11) were led by Duncan Robinson, dropping 26 points on 9-of-13 from the field. Dewayne Dedmon had 20 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. Kyle Lowry collected 16 points, three rebounds, 14 assists and two steals. P.J. Tucker generated eight points, 11 rebounds and five assists, while Tyler Herro led the bench with 17 points, six rebounds and three assists.

On deck for Miami is a road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Chicago is off until Tuesday, returning home to play the Detroit Pistons.
Posted on: 12/11/2021 7:21 PM
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