- Matchup: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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This Friday, the Miami Heat (9-6) will head to the United Center to face off against the Chicago Bulls (8-6).
The Heat recently took on the Warriors, securing a victory with a score of 110-96. They committed 17 personal fouls, while the Warriors had 20. Miami made 13 out of 49 attempts from the three-point line. Golden State had a free throw percentage of 75.0%, converting 15 of 20 attempts. Additionally, the Warriors grabbed 62 rebounds (20 offensive and 42 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks. They contributed 24 assists and logged 8 steals during the game. Miami’s defense held the Warriors to a shooting percentage of 35.8% on 34 out of 95 attempts. The Heat collected 52 total rebounds, including 14 offensive, and forced 23 turnovers while attaining 10 steals. At the free throw line, they converted 19 of 26 attempts for a 73.1% success rate. Miami ended the game with a field goal percentage of 40.6% (39 out of 96) and managed 13 of 35 from three-point territory.
Norman Powell emerged as a key contributor in this match, shooting 71.4% from the field and accumulating 3 assists. Playing for 28 minutes, he grabbed 6 rebounds and scored 25 points on 10 of 14 shooting.
Miami enters this matchup with a record of 9-6 for the season, averaging 123.6 points per game (3rd in the NBA) and shooting 48.3% from the floor. The Heat are draining 38.4% of their three-pointers (209 of 544) and 79.7% from the free throw line. As a collective, they are securing 44.7 rebounds per game and boast 454 assists this season, which places them 3rd in the league for assists. They turn the ball over 14.9 times on average and commit 21.4 fouls per game.
On the defensive front, Miami forces 15.9 turnovers per game while committing 21.5 personal fouls. They are currently ranked 20th in the league for assists allowed, with 406 given up this season. The Heat allow opponents to shoot at a rate of 43.4% (636 of 1,466) and give up an average of 50.5 rebounds per game. Their perimeter defense restricts shooters to 31.8%, and they rank 21st in points allowed per game at 119.8.
In their last game, the Bulls secured a nail-biting win against the Trail Blazers, finishing 122-121. Chicago allowed Portland to grab 64 total rebounds (including 26 offensive). The Bulls completed 28.6% of their three-point attempts, making 12 of 42. They shot 21 of 32 from the free throw line, achieving 65.6%. The Trail Blazers scored on 44 of 107 attempts from the floor, registering a 41.1% success rate. Overall, the Bulls connected on 46 of 96 shots, which resulted in a shooting percentage of 47.9%. From three-point range, they hit 21 of their 49 attempts (42.9%). The Trail Blazers committed 16 personal fouls, allowing the Bulls to take 14 free throw attempts. Chicago had 16 turnovers, while accumulating 10 steals, and retrieved 31 defensive rebounds along with 7 offensive ones, totaling 38 rebounds in the game.
Nikola Vucevic was instrumental for the Bulls, hitting 11 of 19 attempts for a shooting percentage of 57.9%, in addition to collecting 8 rebounds. He contributed 27 points in his 34 minutes on the floor and dished out 2 assists.
Chicago holds an 8-6 record this season. The Bulls average 21.8 personal fouls per game and shoot 80.2% from the charity stripe. They dish out 30.2 assists per game (3rd in the NBA) while turning the ball over 15.5 times per contest. So far, they have amassed 1,704 points on the season (121.7 points per game) and secure approximately 47.3 rebounds each game. Their offensive efficiency stands at 48.0%, placing them 11th in the league.
Defensively, the Bulls allow teams to shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc (177 of 500) and permit opponents an 78.3% conversion rate at the free throw line. Chicago relinquishes 26.9 assists and 46.1 total rebounds per game, ranking 18th and 25th in the league, respectively. They are currently positioned 24th in points allowed per contest at 121.9. Chicago forces an average of 12.3 turnovers per game, allowing opponents to shoot 46.8% from the field (16th in the NBA).
What’s the prediction for today’s parlay?
Recommendation: Back Chicago and take the under on total points
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