Key Takeaways:
- Miami Heat secured a 134-91 win over Chicago Bulls, matching their third-largest victory margin in franchise history
- Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson each contributed 20 points as Miami built their second-largest lead of the play-by-play era, peaking at 54 points
- Miami captured two victories in a unique three-game regular season series against Chicago, completed in four nights
Match Analysis: Heat Overwhelm Bulls with Record-Breaking Display
The Miami Heat delivered a commanding performance against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, recording a 134-91 victory at the Kaseya Center. This result represents the Heat’s third-biggest triumph by margin in their history, equalling their notable wins in past NBA seasons.
Miami’s lead ballooned to 54 points during the match, surpassing their previous season-high margin of 45 points, which they set at Memphis on October 24. The only larger lead in the Heat’s recent history came on March 29, 2024, when they defeated Memphis by 60 points, marking their record for the play-by-play era, which began in 1996.
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— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 2, 2026
Statistical Breakdown
| Team | Points | Top Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 134 |
Bam Adebayo – 20 Pelle Larsson – 20 Kel’el Ware – 17 Andrew Wiggins – 14 Jaime Jaquez Jr. – 14 Davion Mitchell – 13 |
| Chicago Bulls | 91 |
Coby White – 16 Nikola Vucevic – 12 Ayo Dosunmu – 10 |
Noteworthy Performances and Milestones
Both Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson led the Heat with 20 points apiece. Kel’el Ware joined the scoring effort with 17 points, while Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 14 each. Davion Mitchell returned from a shoulder injury to deliver 13 points for Miami. The team was without Norman Powell due to personal reasons and Tyler Herro because of rib issues. During the evening, Powell was announced as an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career, following the tip-off.
For Chicago, Coby White topped the scoring with 16 points. Nikola Vucevic contributed 12, and Ayo Dosunmu scored 10. The Bulls found themselves facing their deepest deficit since a 58-point shortfall against Boston on 8 December 2018. Previously this season, their largest gaps were 41 points, once versus Minnesota on 29 December and again against Miami on 21 November.
Vlad Goldin recorded his first career NBA points for the Heat in the fourth quarter, concluding his highlight dunk with a gesture reminiscent of the Michael Jordan Jumpman pose.
Scheduling Rarity and Series Recap
The fixture marked the conclusion of an unusual sequence, where Miami and Chicago faced off three consecutive times in the regular season – a scenario the NBA had not witnessed since 1972. The games were organised as a two-game set in Miami, with a previously postponed Chicago home match rescheduled for Thursday, resulting in the condensed three-game, four-night series. Miami finished with two wins from the trio of games.
What’s Next?
- The Bulls will travel to face Milwaukee on Tuesday
- The Heat are set to host Atlanta on Tuesday
