It has been a tumultuous season for the Miami Heat. The campaign featured the weeks-long Jimmy Butler trade saga that caused on- and off-court distractions. The Heat dealt Butler two months ago and went on to finish 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 37-35 record.

NBA playoffs tip off in earnest, eight teams face off The results set the slate for Friday night: the Heat at the Hawks and the Mavericks at Grizzlies. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA play-in tournament and scroll down for live updates of Wednesday's action.

On Friday, April 18, the Miami Heat (37-45) and Atlanta Hawks (40-42) will square off at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Miami Heat are coming off a big 109-90 win over the Chicago Bulls. The Heat were dominant in that game from start to finish.

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NBA Play-In tournament will continue on Wednesday when the No. 10 Miami Heat and the No. 9 seed Chicago Bulls meet at

Tyler Herro scored 38 points, and the Miami Heat dominated the Chicago Bulls 109-90 on Wednesday night to advance in the Play-In Tournament.