Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat final injury report (April 16, 2025): Key updates about Josh Giddey and Lonzo Ball ahead of elimination game

Raunak Bose / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 17, 2025, 00:29 IST

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The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat clash in a crucial Play-In game on April 16, 2025, at the United Center. Key players like Lonzo Ball are out with injuries, while Josh Giddey is probable. The winner advances to face the Atlanta Hawks, while the loser's season ends, making this a high-stakes elimination battle.

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat final injury report (April 16, 2025): Key updates about Josh Giddey and Lonzo Ball ahead of elimination game

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers with guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at United Center. (Image via David Banks-Imagn Images : David Banks-Imagn Images).

The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat face off in a win-or-go-home Play-In game on April 16, 2025, at the United Center. With both teams battling injuries, key players like Lonzo Ball and Josh Giddey could impact the outcome.

Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat set for high-stakes Play-In clash

This single-elimination game will decide who advances to face the Atlanta Hawks for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Bulls swept the Heat in their three regular-season meetings, but Miami has won their last two Play-In matchups.
- Head-to-head record: Bulls lead 3-0 in the 2024-25 regular season.

- Historical context: Heat are 27-39 all-time against the Bulls in road games.
- Recent form: Bulls went 7-3 in their last 10 games; Heat finished 6-4.

Chicago Bulls injury report for tonight’s game against the Miami Heat (April 16, 2025). Are Josh Giddey and Lonzo Ball playing tonight?

Bulls injury report April 16 (Image via NBA)

Josh Giddey is listed as probable for tonight’s game against the Miami Heat due to a forearm injury. Lonzo Ball is going to miss tonight’s crucial game due to a wrist-related injury. The Bulls have five players on the injury report ahead of the crucial game:

Player	Injury	Status
Ayo Dosunmu	Shoulder (surgery)	Out
Dalen Terry	Calf	Probable
Josh Giddey	Forearm	Probable
Lonzo Ball	Wrist	Out
Tre Jones	Foot	Out

- Dalen Terry and Josh Giddey are expected to play after missing the regular-season finale.
- Lonzo Ball remains sidelined with a wrist injury, while Dosunmu is out for the season.

Miami Heat’s injury report (April 16, 2025)

The Miami Heat have four players with uncertain availability:

Player	Injury	Status
Dru Smith	Achilles (surgery)	Out
Kevin Love	Personal reasons	Questionable
Nikola Jovic	Hand	Questionable
Pelle Larsson	Ankle	Questionable

- Love’s absence could weaken Miami’s frontcourt depth.
- Smith is out for the season after Achilles surgery.

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Game details and how to watch (April 16, 2025)

- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: United Center, Chicago
- TV: TNT, TruTV, Max
- Live stream: fubo

Why the Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat game matters

The winner moves one step closer to the playoffs, while the loser’s season ends. Miami has a unique Play-In history, being the only team to reach the NBA Finals after starting in the Play-In Tournament.
With key players either sidelined or questionable, both teams will need adjustments to survive this elimination battle.

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