Bulls Hold On At Home
The Chicago Bulls defeated the visiting Miami Heat, 113-99, at United Center on Saturday evening.

The Bulls jumped out to a great start with a, 33-19, lead after one quarter and kept the momentum going in the second to make it a 25-point deficit by halftime. The Heat turned it up in the third and outscored the hosts by 12, to cut it to a 13-point game heading into the final quarter. The visitors kept the momentum going and brought it to a four-point game, with eight minutes left, but the Bulls reclaimed control and closed out their second straight win.

DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 24 points, five rebounds, 10 assists and three steals, in 41 minutes. Zach LaVine tallied 18 points, four rebounds, seven assists and a block, while Coby White added 18 points, six assists and two steals. The Bulls shot 56.3 percent from the field, including 17-of-34 from long range.

Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 24 points and seven rebounds, in 33 minutes. Bam Adebayo followed up with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Max Strus added 20 points, three rebounds and four assists. The Heat shot 42.7 percent from the field, including 10-of-37 from deep.

The Heat (38-34) will look to bounce back as they face the Pistons in Detroit on Sunday. The Bulls (33-37) take on the 76ers in Philly on Monday.
Posted on: 3/18/2023 7:31 PM
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