Heat Dominate Bulls Led by Kel'el Ware's 20 Points and 14 Rebounds
- On Nov. 21, 2025, the Miami Heat rolled past the Chicago Bulls 143-107 at the United Center, dominating in their NBA Cup matchup in Chicago.
- After a 53-21 surge that gave the Heat a 25-point lead late in the first half, the Bulls suffered disruptions with Kevin Huerter ejected and injuries to Matas Buzelis and Dalen Terry.
- Kel'el Ware led Miami Heat with 20 points and 14 rebounds, Norman Powell had 19 points and hit his 1,000th career 3-pointer, while Keshad Johnson posted a career-high 12 rebounds and 14 points.
- With one Cup game remaining, the Heat moved to 2-1 in NBA Cup, leaving them a half-game behind Milwaukee and with a +46 margin, while Chicago fell to 1-2 and fourth in the group.
- The win positions Miami Heat as a dominant force, averaging an NBA-best 124.8 points per game while Erik Spoelstra, Heat coach, credited defense and said the team 'made a statement' after past NBA Cup disappointments.
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Bulls lack aggressiveness in blowout loss to Heat
Bulls guard Josh Giddey sat alone in the last seat on the bench Friday. All he could do, aside from brief moments when he squeezed his head in frustration, was stare at the floor.A white towel wrapped around his neck, Giddey was as down as he has been all season.With 8:51 left in the fourth quarter, the game was over. The Heat were ahead by 30 points in a game they dominated from the second quarter on and won 143-107.It wasn’t a banner night for…
Miami Heat 143, Chicago Bulls 107 at the United Center
Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 143-107 loss to the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup game Nov. 21, 2025, at the United Center. Bulls forwards Patrick Williams, left, and Matas Buzelis question an official's foul call on Williams in the second quarter against the Heat on Nov. 21, 2025, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Heat center Kel'el Ware dunks in the fourth quarter against the Bulls on Nov. 21, 2025, at the United Center. (John J. K…
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