Butler-less Heat Beat Bulls 112-91, Face Celtics in Playoff

Apr 20, 2024, 10:42 PM

The Miami Heat, without Jimmy Butler, clinched the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs by defeating the Chicago Bulls 112-91. Tyler Herro was pivotal, scoring 24 points (8-of-17 FG, 4-of-9 3PT, 4-of-4 FT), grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists. Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 21 points. This victory sets up a first-round playoff series against the top-seeded Boston Celtics, a rematch of the last two Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics are heavily favored, with betting odds significantly in their favor.