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Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Miami Heat (43-39) visit the Chicago Bulls (31-51) on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at United Center, Chicago, IL. TV: NBA TV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat.

NBA · Postponed due to court condensation. Makeup date Jan 29Thursday, January 8, 2026

Miami Heat43-39

8:00 PM ETJan 8, 2026

Chicago Bulls31-51

DateJan 8, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueUnited Center, Chicago, IL

TVNBA TV

Team comparison

Miami HeatChicago Bulls

Points per game

115.7

113.3

Points allowed per game

120.0

128.8

43-39Record31-51

2nd in Southeast DivisionStanding4th in Central Division

4-3Road record / home record0-4

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W2StreakL8

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Miami Heat

No injuries listed.

Chicago Bulls

Dailyn Swain G · Back

Out

Norman Powell G · Shoulder - Inflammation

Out

Tobe Awaka F · Back

Out

Caleb Wilson F · Hand

Day-To-Day

Box score

Miami Heat

Player	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Andrew Wiggins	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Bam Adebayo	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Norman Powell	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Davion Mitchell	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Tyler Herro	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Team		0-0	0-0	0-0

Chicago Bulls

Player	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Isaac Okoro	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Matas Buzelis	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Nikola Vucevic	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Tre Jones	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Coby White	--	0-0	0-0	0-0	0
Team		0-0	0-0	0-0

Recent form

Miami HeatWWLWL

Nov 10, 2026 · at Utah JazzW 115-109

Nov 8, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 114-108

Nov 5, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 100-120

Nov 4, 2026 · at LA ClippersW 117-116

Nov 2, 2026 · at Los Angeles LakersL 117-138

Chicago BullsLLLLL

Nov 11, 2026 · vs San Antonio SpursL 119-124

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 121-127

Nov 4, 2026 · at New York KnicksL 105-135

Nov 2, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersL 107-126

Oct 30, 2026 · at Boston CelticsL 111-125

Season series

MIA leads series 1-0

Feb 1, 2026CHI 91, MIA 134

Jan 31, 2026CHI 125, MIA 118

Jan 29, 2026MIA 116, CHI 113

Jan 8, 2026MIA 0, CHI 0

Team pages

Miami Heat
Schedule, roster and stats

Chicago Bulls
Schedule, roster and stats

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Final

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls?

The game is on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at United Center, Chicago, IL.

How can I watch Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls?

TV: NBA TV.

What are the records of the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls?

Miami Heat: 43-39. Chicago Bulls: 31-51.

Who is injured for Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls?

Listed out or doubtful: Chicago Bulls: Dailyn Swain, Norman Powell, Tobe Awaka. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls played?

United Center, Chicago, IL.

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