The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are both on their last legs, as they look to secure one more win in order to clinch the No. 8 seed and play the No. 1 Bucks in the first round.
The Heat fell to the Hawks on Tuesday despite being home favorites. The Bulls, meanwhile, overcame a first-half deficit to defeat the Raptors and give themselves a shot at the postseason.
Zach LaVine turned in an incredible performance against Toronto to give the Bulls the win, scoring 39. He was helped along by 23 points for DeMar DeRozan, and the Bulls were able to move into this do-or-die game despite hitting just seven threes on the night.
The Heat, meanwhile, came up short in their comeback bid against the Hawks. Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Kyle Lowry all turned in 20-plus point performances, but a lack of depth ultimately did them in.
Now, these teams need to play each other for a shot at the Bucks in Round 1. The Sporting News has you covered on how to watch this win-and-you’re-in matchup.
What channel is Heat vs. Bulls on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: TNTdrama.com, Sling TV
The NBA Play-in Tournament clash will air nationwide in the United States on TNT. Viewers can also live stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Heat vs. Bulls?
- Date: Friday, April 14
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Fla.
Heat vs. Bulls will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) from the newly-named Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla.
MORE: Dates, TV schedule, brackets for 2023 NBA Playoffs
NBA Play-In Tournament schedule
Friday, April 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | |
| Game 5 | Bulls vs. Hawks | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 6 | Thunder vs. Timberwolves | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
NBA Playoff matchups 2023
Eastern Conference
(1) Bucks vs. (8) Play-In winner
(2) Celtics vs. (7) Hawks
(3) 76ers vs. (6) Nets
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Knicks
Western Conference
(1) Nuggets vs. (8) Play-In winner
(2) Grizzlies vs. (7) Lakers
(3) Kings vs. (6) Warriors
(4) Suns vs. (5) Clippers
NBA Playoff schedule 2023: First round
The NBA has released the schedule for the first weekend of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
(All times Eastern)
Saturday, April 15
| Game | Time | National TV (US) |
| Nets vs. 76ers (Game 1) | 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| Hawks vs. Celtics (Game 1) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Knicks vs. Cavaliers (Game 1) | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| Warriors vs. Kings (Game 1) | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
Sunday, April 16
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV (US) |
| Lakers vs. Grizzlies (Game 1) | 3 p.m. | ABC |
| No. 8 seed vs. Bucks (Game 1) | 5:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Clippers vs. Suns (Game 1) | 8 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 8 seed vs. Nuggets (Game 1) | 10:30 p.m. | TNT |