Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Match Preview - November 27th, 2021 | NBA Season 2021-22
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The Chicago Bulls will host the Miami Heat at the United Center on November 27th.
Miami will head into this game on the back of a 113-101 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, falling to a 12-7 record on the season.
The Chicago Bulls, on the other hand, are coming off a 123-88 win against the Orlando Magic. With the win, they are tied with the Heat for second place in the Eastern Conference.
Match Details
Fixture - Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls | 2021-22 NBA Season
Date & Time - Saturday, November 27th, 2021; 8:00 PM ET (Sunday, November 28th, 2021; 6:30 AM IST)
Venue - United Center, Chicago, IL
Miami Heat Preview
The Miami Heat have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season. Although they are coming off a loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Heat have one of the strongest rosters.
Led by the trio of Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, the Miami Heat have also enjoyed the performance of Tyler Herro coming off the bench. Herro has been one of their most efficient scorers this season as he seems to have overcome his sophomore slump.
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Heading into this game after a three-day break, the Miami Heat should be well rested and raring to redeem themselves after their loss to Minnesota.
Key Player - Jimmy Butler
The Miami Heat's key player in this matchup against the Chicago Bulls will be Jimmy Butler. As the leader and embodiment of the team's identity, Butler establishing himself in this marquee matchup will be key for the team.
Butler is one of the hardest working players in the league. As one of the best two-way players in the game, his role on the team is quite significant.
As their go-to scorer and facilitator, Jimmy Butler's ability to get his teammates involved will be a key factor for the Miami Heat.
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Coming off a quiet performance of 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists against the Timberwolves, Butler's high usage rate in back-to-back games could be to blame. But with enough rest ahead of this match, Butler could emerge as one of the best performers for the Heat.
Miami Heat Predicted Lineup
G - Kyle Lowry | G - Duncan Robinson | F - Jimmy Butler | F - PJ Tucker | C - Bam Adebayo
Chicago Bulls Preview
After their win against the Orlando Magic on Friday, the Chicago Bulls are 13-7 on the season. This places them at 2nd in the East, but only half a game ahead in the win column over the Miami Heat.
The Chicago Bulls have been one of the most exciting teams to watch this season. Featuring a high octane offense led by Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball, the Bulls have also seen DeMar DeRozan perform at an All-Star level.
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DeMar DeRozan: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
Coby White: 20 PTS, 4 REB
Nikola Vucevic: 16 PTS, 8 REB
Lonzo Ball: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST, 5 STL https://t.co/hCrfS9MEcY
With the timely return of Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls' big man led the offensive charge even though Chicago lost to Houston in his first game back. Vucevic's return to the lineup gives the Bulls a much-needed presence inside.
With the consistent scoring of Zach LaVine and DeRozan, the Bulls managed to overcome their third quarter woes in the game against the Magic. They will look to return to their winning ways as they go home to Chicago.
Key Player - Nikola Vucevic
Nikola Vucevic will be the Chicago Bulls' key player in the matchup against the Miami Heat. After making his return from COVID-19 recovery, the Bulls have added a key piece back into their lineup.
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Against his former team, Nikola Vucevic wasn't quite able to establish himself as a solid presence on the inside. Playing 29 minutes in Friday's matchup with Orlando, Vucevic recorded 16 points and eight rebounds for the game.
The match against the Heat is the perfect opportunity for the Bulls big man to establish himself. As the Chicago Bulls return home from their two-game road trip, a matchup against Bam Adebayo gives Vucevic a slight advantage.
Chicago Bulls Predicted Lineup
G - Lonzo Ball | G - Zach LaVine | F - DeMar DeRozan | F - JaVonte Green | C - Nikola Vucevic
Heat vs Bulls Match Predictions
The Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls game will be an interesting matchup to watch. With two of the best teams in the East going head-to-head, the outcome is also difficult to predict.
While the Chicago Bulls have home court advantage, a back-to-back matchup against the Miami Heat is a tall order for any side. However, with the Miami Heat's relatively poor shooting from the outside this month, they might struggle to establish a solid rhythm.
Should Chicago manage to overcome their third quarter woes, they should come away with the win in this game.
Where to watch Heat vs Bulls game?
The game will be locally broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago. The game will also be available on the NBA’s League Pass platform. Fans can also listen to the game on the radio by tuning into 670 The Score / TUDN and Univision Sports Radio 1200 AM.