Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NBA start time

How to watch Heat vs. Bulls basketball game

By Scout Staff

Dec 16, 2023 at 10:00 pm ET • 2 min read

3rd Quarter Report

Only one more quarter stands between the Heat and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Bulls 91-80.

The Heat came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat

Current Records: Chicago 10-16, Miami 14-11

How To Watch

When: Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Kaseya Center -- Miami, Florida
TV: NBC Sports Chicago
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $55.00

What to Know

The Bulls and the Heat are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2021, but not for long. The Chicago Bulls will head out on the road to face off against the Miami Heat at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Kaseya Center. The Bulls pulled off an upset win in their last outing, and are hoping to pull that off once more against the 5-point favorite Heat.

On Thursday, Chicago earned a 124-116 victory over Miami.

The Bulls' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ayo Dosunmu led the charge by scoring 24 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Dosunmu has scored all season. Coby White was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 26 points and 11 assists.

Chicago's win bumped their record up to 10-16. As for Miami, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-11.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Bulls haven't given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 11.4 turnovers per game (they're ranked first in turnovers per game overall). However, it's not like the Heat struggle in that department as they've been averaging only 12.5 turnovers per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

The Bulls beat the Heat 124-116 in their previous matchup on Thursday. Do the Bulls have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Heat turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.