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The Bulls had an opportunity Wednesday to move past the Heat and boost their chances to host a game in the first round of the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.
They took advantage.
Josh Giddey compiled his seventh triple-double with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists and the Bulls beat the Heat 119-111. With the win, the Bulls improved to 37-43, a game ahead of 36-44 Miami for ninth place in the East. Thanks to taking all three matchups from the Heat, the Bulls own the head-to-head tiebreaker and can clinch finishing above Miami by winning Friday against the Wizards or Sunday at the 76ers in the regular-season finale.