Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Game Preview (03/08): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 8, 2025, 13:12 IST

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Tonight, the Miami Heat will play against the Chicago Bulls in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. The Heat are currently holding the seventh seed, while the Bulls are in the tenth spot. The game is at 08:00 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center in Miami. Fans can watch it on NBCSBA or stream on Fubo TV and NBA League Pass.

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Game Preview (03/08): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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Tonight, March 8th, the Miami Heat (29-32) will battle the Chicago Bulls (25-38) at home in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. The Heat are clinging to the seventh seed, while the Bulls have long occupied the tenth spot. Can the Heat, playing on consecutive nights, protect their position against the Bulls? This preview provides insights into the game, including total predictions and player prop bets.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Projected Starting Five (March 08, 2025)

Chicago Bulls Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Coby White	18.9	3.4	4.5
Tre Jones	5.8	2.2	3.6
Josh Giddey	13.3	7.6	6.7
Matas Buzelis	7.1	3.1	0.8
Zach Collins	6.1	3.8	1.6

Miami Heat Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Tyler Herro	23.9	5.4	5.7
Davion Mitchell	7.0	2.0	4.7
Andrew Wiggins	17.6	4.6	2.5
Bam Adebayo	17.7	10.0	4.3
Kel’el Ware	8.7	6.4	0.9

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Key Players to Watch on (March 08, 2025)

Chicago Bulls Key Players

Coby White
Josh Giddey

Miami Heat Key Players

Tyler Herro
Bam Adebayo

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Injury Report of (March 08, 2025)

Miami Heat:

Player	Status	Injury
Lonzo Ball	GTD	Wrist
Ayo Dosunmu	OFS	Shoulder
Talen Horton Tucker	GTD	Ankle
Nikola Vucevic	GTD	Calf
Coby White	GTD	Toe
Patrick Williams	GTD	Quadriceps

Miami Heat:

Player	Status	Injury
Alec Burks	OUT	Back
Nikola Jovic	OUT	Hand
Dru Smith	OFS	Achilles
Kel’el Ware	OUT	Knee
Andrew Wiggins	OUT	Ankle

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Team Stats of (March 08, 2025)

Statistics	Chicago Bulls	Miami Heat
Records	25-38	29-32
Standings	10th	7th
Home/Away	14-16	15-12
OFF RTG	18th	21st
DEF RTG	26th	12th
NET RTG	23rd	17th

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Previous Matchups

The last time the Miami Heat faced the Chicago Bulls was on February 4, 2025. The Bulls were able to win that game with just a 9-point margin, as the Heat scored 124 points.

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Leading Players of (March 08, 2025)

Statistic	Chicago Bulls (Leaders)	Miami Heat (Leaders)
Points	Nikola Vucevic (19.1)	Tyler Herro (23.9)
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic (10.3)	Bam Adebayo (9.9)
Assists	Josh Giddey (6.7)	Tyler Herro (5.7)

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Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Date, Time, and Venue

The Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat will be live from 08:00 p.m. ET from Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida.

How to watch Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: Streaming Details of (March 08, 2025)

TV: NBCSBA
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

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Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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