NBA · Final

Miami Heat Edge Chicago Bulls in Close Contest

116

113

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · United Center

Miami Heat 116, Chicago Bulls 113, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls?

Miami Heat beat Chicago Bulls 116-113 at United Center on January 29, 2026.

Who was favored in Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls?

Miami Heat were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game, the Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-113 at the United Center. This victory extends Miami's lead in the season series to 3-0 against the Bulls, highlighting their dominance in recent matchups. The Heat have now won all three meetings this season, including a previous 143-107 victory earlier in January.

The Bulls entered the game with a record of 23-25, having gone 6-4 in their last ten games but currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 119.9 points scored per game while allowing 114.4 points. At home, the Bulls had a strong record of 5-1 in their last six games, but their recent form showed vulnerability, particularly in their last two outings, where they lost to the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers.

On the other side, the Heat came into this matchup with a 26-23 record, having split their last ten games with a record of 5-5 and currently on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 120.9 points scored per game but also allowed 121.4 points, indicating some defensive struggles. Miami's performance has been more balanced at home, with a 3-3 record in their last six away games.

In terms of injury concerns, both teams had players listed as day-to-day. For the Bulls, Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist) were all uncertain for the game. The Heat also faced injury issues with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Bam Adebayo (back), Trevor Keels (knee), Ryan Conwell (hip), and Myron Gardner (ankle) all listed as day-to-day.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Heat favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 237.5. The money line was priced at -130 for the Heat and +110 for the Bulls, reflecting a close contest expected by the odds makers.

As the game progressed, the scoring was intense, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. Key plays in the fourth quarter included a crucial 4-foot shot by Nikola Vucevic, assisted by Coby White, which brought the Bulls within two points. Ayo Dosunmu made two free throws to further narrow the gap, but the Heat maintained their composure, with Norman Powell and Pelle Larsson contributing to the final score.

Overall, this matchup showcased the competitive nature of both teams, with Miami managing to secure a narrow victory despite the Bulls' strong home performance. The Heat's ability to close out the game in the final minutes was pivotal, as they continue to assert their dominance in the series.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIA -2.5	237.5 o -112 / u -108	Miami Heat -130 · Chicago Bulls +110

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Injury report

Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Bam AdebayoDay-To-DayBackMiami Heat
Trevor KeelsDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Ryan ConwellDay-To-DayHipMiami Heat
Myron GardnerDay-To-DayAnkleMiami Heat

Leaders

PointsAyo Dosunmu23Chicago Bulls
AssistsCoby White8Chicago Bulls
ReboundsKevin Huerter10Chicago Bulls
PointsNorman Powell21Miami Heat
AssistsJaime Jaquez Jr.6Miami Heat
ReboundsBam Adebayo12Miami Heat

Recent form

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 6-4Streak L2119.9 scored · 114.4 allowed per game5-1 at home

L110-113at Indiana PacersJan 29
L118-129vs Los Angeles LakersJan 27
W114-111vs Boston CelticsJan 25
W120-115at Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 23
W138-110vs LA ClippersJan 21
W124-102vs Brooklyn NetsJan 19
L109-112at Brooklyn NetsJan 17
W128-126vs Utah JazzJan 15
L113-119at Houston RocketsJan 14
W125-107vs Dallas MavericksJan 11

Miami Heat

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1120.9 scored · 121.4 allowed per game3-3 away

L124-133vs Orlando MagicJan 29
W111-102at Phoenix SunsJan 26
W147-116at Utah JazzJan 25
L110-127at Portland Trail BlazersJan 23
W130-117at Sacramento KingsJan 21
L112-135at Golden State WarriorsJan 20
W122-120vs Oklahoma City ThunderJan 18
L114-119vs Boston CelticsJan 16
W127-121vs Phoenix SunsJan 14
L112-124at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 12

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Miami Heat	Chicago Bulls
Field goals	42-93	37-94
Field goal %	45	39
Three-pointers	12-36	15-38
Three-point %	33	39
Free throws	20-24	24-29
Free throw %	83	83
Rebounds	49	52
Offensive rebounds	10	16
Defensive rebounds	39	36
Assists	29	25
Steals	12	5
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	13	15
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	23
Fast-break points	19	7
Points in the paint	60	38
Fouls	19	20
Largest lead	14	2
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	98	1

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter87-77Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter87-80Coby White makes 28-foot three point jumper (Nikola Vucevic assists)
3rd Quarter89-80Bam Adebayo makes alley oop dunk (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter89-81Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter89-82Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter89-83Julian Phillips makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter91-83Nikola Jovic makes 5-foot two point shot (Dru Smith assists)
3rd Quarter91-85Julian Phillips makes 18-foot jumper (Dalen Terry assists)
4th Quarter93-85Nikola Jovic makes 4-foot two point shot (Simone Fontecchio assists)
4th Quarter93-86Matas Buzelis makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter93-87Matas Buzelis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-87Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter97-87Bam Adebayo makes 1-foot dunk (Dru Smith assists)
4th Quarter97-88Dalen Terry makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-89Dalen Terry makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-89Dru Smith makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Simone Fontecchio assists)
4th Quarter100-89Dru Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter102-89Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 7-foot two point shot
4th Quarter102-92Dalen Terry makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
4th Quarter104-92Dru Smith makes 1-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter104-94Ayo Dosunmu makes two point shot
4th Quarter104-95Ayo Dosunmu makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-96Ayo Dosunmu makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-96Nikola Jovic makes running layup (Dru Smith assists)
4th Quarter106-98Ayo Dosunmu makes driving layup
4th Quarter106-100Matas Buzelis makes driving layup (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
4th Quarter109-100Pelle Larsson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jovic assists)
4th Quarter110-100Pelle Larsson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-102Ayo Dosunmu makes two point shot (Nikola Vucevic assists)
4th Quarter110-105Ayo Dosunmu makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kevin Huerter assists)
4th Quarter110-107Ayo Dosunmu makes 2-foot layup (Nikola Vucevic assists)
4th Quarter112-107Norman Powell makes driving layup
4th Quarter112-109Nikola Vucevic makes 4-foot two point shot (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter112-110Ayo Dosunmu makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter112-111Ayo Dosunmu makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-111Norman Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-111Norman Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-112Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-113Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-113Pelle Larsson makes 1-foot driving dunk (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)