The Chicago Bulls are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Chicago enters Saturday’s game with a 23-25 record after losing at home to Miami on Thursday night.
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Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11)Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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In Thursday’s loss to the Heat, Ayo Dosunmu led the way for the Bulls as he recorded 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists off the bench while Matas Buzelis added 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists of his own.
Now Chicago will try to bounce back on Saturday as they face off against the Heat once again in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Miami enters Saturday’s contest with a 26-23 record after defeating Chicago on the road on Thursday night.
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Bam Adebayo led the way for the Heat in Thursday’s victory as he ended the game with 20 points and 12 rebounds while Jaime Jaquez Jr. recorded 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Bulls Injury Report, Will Josh Giddey, Coby White Play?
For the Bulls, they have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Josh Giddey and Coby White.
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Chicago has listed Giddey as questionable due to a hamstring injury and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Giddey is sidelined, Dosunmu, Jevon Carter and Kevin Huerter could be in line for increased roles.

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The Bulls have also listed White as questionable due to a calf injury and he is in danger of missing his first game since January 13.
Jalen Smith has also been listed as questionable with a calf injury while Nikola Vucevic has been listed as doubtful due to rest and he is expected to miss Friday’s game.
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Zach Collins and Noa Essengue have both been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Heat Injury Report, Will Norman Powell, Tyler Herro Play?
On the other side, the Heat have four players listed on their injury report, including both Norman Powell and Tyler Herro.

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Miami has ruled out Powell due to personal reasons as he will miss his first game since January 11.
With Powell sidelined, Jaquez Jr. and Pelle Larsson could both be in line for increased roles for the Heat.
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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) © Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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The Heat have also ruled out Herro as he remains sidelined while recovering from a rib injury while Terry Rozier remains away from the team.
Davion Mitchell has been listed as doubtful due to a shoulder injury and he is expected to miss his sixth consecutive contest.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Bulls and Heat from Miami at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.