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Heat Beat Bulls 112-91, Enter Playoffs Without Butler; Herro Shines

Apr 19, 2024, 10:39 PM

In a decisive NBA play-in game held on Friday, the Miami Heat triumphed over the Chicago Bulls with a score of 112-91, securing the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The game was marked by a standout performance from Tyler Herro, who scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out 9 assists, nearly achieving a triple-double. Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. also played a crucial role, contributing 21 points. The Heat, playing without star player Jimmy Butler due to an MCL injury, will face the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.