Heat Head to Boston After Ousting Bulls in East Play-In Finale
Herro and Adebayo Fuel Heat Past Bulls, Setting Up Celtics Rematch
Tyler Herro's Near Triple-Double and Jimmy Butler's Leadership Guide Miami to Victory
Miami, FL – April 19, 2024 – The Miami Heat are heading to Boston for a rematch against the Celtics after ousting the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in the Eastern Conference play-in finale on Tuesday night. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 27 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, narrowly missing out on his first career triple-double. Jimmy Butler added 22 points, while Bam Adebayo contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds. The Heat used a balanced attack to control the game throughout, with all five starters scoring in double figures. They shot 50% from the field and outrebounded the Bulls 47-32. The Bulls, who were led by DeMar DeRozan's 25 points, got off to a strong start and led by as many as 12 points in the first half. However, the Heat gradually chipped away at the deficit and took the lead for good midway through the third quarter. The Heat's defense was also impressive, holding the Bulls to just 41% shooting from the field. They forced 14 turnovers and blocked six shots. The win sets up a rematch between the Heat and Celtics, who finished the regular season with the second and first seeds in the East, respectively. The two teams split their four meetings during the regular season, with each team winning twice at home. The Heat and Celtics will tip off their series in Boston on Thursday night.
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