Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat: Dec 23, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Chicago BullsBulls
1-3 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Miami HeatHeat
0-4 · Home

Bulls vs Heat tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at Kaseya Center, Miami. TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), WPLG Local 10 (Heat).

How to Watch Bulls vs Heat: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, December 23, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Heat WPLG Local 10
Stream
NBA League PassBulls: Chicago Sports Network app · Heat: Local 10+
Arena
Kaseya CenterMiami

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nic ClaxtonBullsF-COutHamstringOct 5, 2026
Patrick WilliamsBullsFDay-To-DayGroinOct 24, 2026
Pelle LarssonHeatGDay-To-DayFingerOct 24, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bulls

Heat

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bulls vs Heat Preview

The Bulls are 1-3 this season, while the Heat are 0-4 this season.

The Heat won last season's series 3-1. The Heat rank 8th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Caleb Wilson (21.0 points per game) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game).

Bulls vs Heat Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesHeat 3-1

Previous meetings

Bulls vs Heat Season Stats 2026-27

Bulls 4 GPHeat 4 GP
110.8#23
Points per game
109.0#27
129.5#30
Opponent points
121.8#24
40.6%#30
Field goal %
43.2%#25
23.8%#30
Three-point %
30.6%#25
80.4%#10
Free throw %
72.1%#26
46.3#9
Rebounds
40.8#27
22.5#29
Assists
24.8#22
9.5#13
Steals
8.3#18
4.3#19
Blocks
5.0#17
19.3#29
Turnovers
14.3#8

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

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This Bulls vs Heat page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Bulls host the Pistons Dec 26; Heat visit the Celtics Dec 25.

Bulls vs Heat FAQs

What time does Bulls vs Heat start?

The Chicago Bulls play the Miami Heat on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Bulls vs Heat on?

Local TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), WPLG Local 10 (Heat). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bulls and Heat records?

Going into this game the Bulls were 1-3 and the Heat were 0-4 this season.

Who is injured for Bulls vs Heat?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Pelle Larsson (Heat, day-to-day, finger).

How did Bulls vs Heat go last season?

The Heat won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Bulls vs Heat game?

The Heat beat the Bulls 134-91 on Feb 1, 2026 at home.

Where is Bulls vs Heat being played?

At Kaseya Center in Miami, the home arena of the Miami Heat.

Is Bulls vs Heat on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Bulls and Heat markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Local 10+ for Heat fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.