Ayo Dosunmu's season-high 29 points lead short-handed Bulls past Heat, 125-118

Chicago Bulls defeat Miami Heat in a high-scoring affair despite missing several key players.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:55pm

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Ayo Dosunmu scored a season-high 29 points and the short-handed Chicago Bulls topped the Miami Heat 125-118 on Saturday night. The Bulls hit 20 3-pointers and had several players step up with key injuries, while the Heat were also missing some of their top players.

Why it matters

This game showcases the depth and resilience of both teams, as they were able to compete at a high level despite significant player absences due to injury and other reasons. It also sets up an intriguing rematch on Sunday, as the teams will play each other three times in a row, a rare occurrence in the NBA.

The details

Dosunmu led the way for the Bulls with 29 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds. Matas Buzelis scored 21 points and Isaac Okoro added 20 for Chicago. For the Heat, Pelle Larsson scored 22 points and Bam Adebayo had 15 of his 21 in the fourth quarter, but they were unable to complete the comeback. The Bulls hit 20 3-pointers in the game.

  • The teams will play again in Miami on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
  • This will be the first time since 1972 that two NBA teams have played three consecutive regular season games against each other.

The players

Ayo Dosunmu

A guard for the Chicago Bulls who scored a season-high 29 points in the game.

Bam Adebayo

A forward for the Miami Heat who scored 21 points, 15 of which came in the fourth quarter.

Billy Donovan

The head coach of the Chicago Bulls, who called two key timeouts that helped spark his team's runs.

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What’s next

The teams will play again in Miami on Sunday, February 2, 2026, marking the first time since 1972 that two NBA teams have played three consecutive regular season games against each other.

The takeaway

This game demonstrated the ability of both the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat to overcome key player absences and still compete at a high level, setting up an intriguing rematch on Sunday that will be the first time in over 50 years that two NBA teams have played three consecutive regular season games against each other.