The Chicago Bulls face off against the Miami Heat, looking for revenge after a heartbreaking loss in April during the play-in tournament.

After a four-game road trip, the Chicago Bulls return home to face the Miami Heat on the first night of a back-to-back. The Bulls should have this game circled on their calendar, as their last encounter with the Heat ended in a devastating loss during the play-in tournament in April.

Bulls vs. Heat Preview

Head coach Billy Donovan needs to devise a game plan to counter Eric Spoelstra’s new offensive strategy, which does not utilize the pick-and-roll. This could be advantageous for the Bulls, given that one of their major weaknesses is defending against pick-and-roll plays. Aside from defensive concerns, expect a fast-paced game for all 48 minutes, as both teams rank in the top three in pace in the league. There isn’t a clear advantage for the Bulls over the Heat, so every player will need to perform at their best.

Most Improved Player candidate, Josh Giddey, must raise his scoring production after only having nine points against Portland in the last game. Miami will most likely run the same defensive strategy as they did in the play-in game, allowing their big men to leave Giddey open at the three-point line to provide help defense.  Over his past five games, Giddey shot 30% from behind the arc. That needs to improve drastically if the Bulls have any aspirations of extending their two-game win streak.

Injury Report

Chicago Bulls

Jalen Smith (chest) – Probable

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Tre Jones (ankle) – Questionable

Coby White (rest) – Questionable

Zach Collins (wrist) – Out

Miami Heat

Nikola Jovic (hip) – Out

Tyler Herro (ankle) – Out

Andrew Wiggins (hip) – Out

Terry Rozier (personal) – Out

(As of November 21st, 2025, 12:57 am)

Betting Odds

Spread

Chicago Bulls: -2 (-112)

Miami Heat: +2 (-108)
Moneyline

Chicago Bulls: -142

Miami Heat: +120

Total

249.5 (Over -110/ Under -110)

Via FanDuel (November 21st, 2025, 12:51 am CT)

How to Watch Bulls vs. Heat

Date: Friday, November 21st, 2025

Time: 7 pm CT

TV Channel: CHSN*

Live Stream: Fubo (free trial available), Hulu +, YouTube TV

Several streaming and TV options are available for fans looking to watch the Bulls versus the Miami Heat live. The game will air on Chicago Sports Network (CHSN).*

CHSN is currently available via a direct-to-consumer streaming service and cable services Xfinity (Comcast Ultimate Tier, channel 200 and 201), DIRECTV (channel 665), DIRECTV Stream (channel 665), U-Verse (channel 1741), Astound (channels 685 and 576), and FuboTV.