The Miami Heat finished a six-game home stand with a 97-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday night. Both clubs entered the game with two of the three worst records in the Eastern Conference. It was expected that former Heat guard Dwyane Wade would show up at this contest, but his contract was bought out by the Bulls late in the summer and he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Miami(3-4), who ended a three-game losing streak, blasted through with a 22-7 run and led 27-17 after one quarter. The double-digit lead disappeared as Chicago(1-5) climbed back and were down 49-47 at halftime. Both teams stayed close to each other in the second half as the Heat were ahead 67-64 after three quarters. The Heat outscored the Bulls 30-27 in the fourth quarter to take the win.
Goran Dragic compiled 20 points, six assists and five rebounds of the Heat. Hassan Whiteside put together a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Tyler Johnson added 19 points while Dion Waiters had 13 points. Lauri Markkanen had a game-high 25 points for the Bulls and Robin Lopez added 22 points.
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