Short-handed Bulls Top Heat 125-118 Behind Dosunmu's 29 Points

Ayo Dosunmu scores season-high as Bulls overcome injuries to beat Miami

Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:31pm

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Ayo Dosunmu scored a season-high 29 points and the short-handed Chicago Bulls defeated the Miami Heat 125-118 on Saturday night. The Bulls were missing six of their nine highest-paid players due to various injuries and rest, but got strong performances from Dosunmu, Matas Buzelis (21 points), and Isaac Okoro (20 points) to overcome the depleted roster and beat the Heat.

Why it matters

The win showcases the depth and resilience of the Bulls, who were able to overcome key injuries to key players and still defeat a top Eastern Conference contender in the Heat. It also sets up an intriguing rematch between the two teams on Sunday, with the Heat looking to avenge the loss.

The details

Dosunmu added 9 assists and 8 rebounds to his 29-point effort. The Bulls hit 20 3-pointers as a team to offset the absences of players like Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and Coby White. The Heat were also shorthanded, missing four of their top six salaried players including Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier.

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

The players

Ayo Dosunmu

A 23-year-old guard for the Chicago Bulls who scored a season-high 29 points in the win over the Heat.

Bam Adebayo

A 25-year-old All-Star center for the Miami Heat who scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.