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Now that the Bulls have clinched a berth in the Eastern Conference play-in, their next goal is to get a tournament game at the United Center.
“It’s always easier to win at home, obviously,” guard Kevin Huerter said. “It’s a long trip to get down to Miami.”
There’s a chance the Bulls won’t play the Heat in the first round, but they did take a step toward hosting a game in Chicago by holding off the shorthanded Trail Blazers 118-113 on Friday.