Coby White sidelined as Bulls face Heat amid injury concerns
The Chicago Bulls have confirmed that star guard Coby White will miss the upcoming game against the Miami Heat due to a calf injury. This season, White has been a key player for the Bulls, averaging an impressive 26 points, 7.5 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game.
Roster Updates
Despite White’s absence, the Bulls will have guard Tre Jones and forward Jalen Smith available for the matchup. The injury report ahead of the game reflects a mix of challenges for both teams:
HEAT
Andrew Wiggins: Out – Hip
Nikola Jović: Out – Hip
Tyler Herro: Out – Foot
Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team
Kasparas Jakobīčionis: Out – G League
Myron Gardner: Out – G League
BULLS
Coby White: Out – Calf
Tre Jones: Questionable – Ankle
Jalen Smith: Probable – Chest
Zach Collins: Out – Wrist
Game Details
The Bulls will host the Heat on Friday, November 21, at 8:00 p.m. EST at the United Center in Chicago. Fans can catch the action on the FanDuel Sports Network and Chicago Sports Network (CHSN+), with radio coverage available on WQAM 104.3 and other regional stations.
Team Vitals
This matchup marks the first of four regular-season encounters between Miami (9-6) and Chicago (8-6). The Heat are looking to bounce back after last season’s struggles against the Bulls, as Chicago managed to win all three meetings. Historically, the Heat hold a slim edge in their series against the Bulls, with a record of 64-68, including 37 wins at home and 27 on the road.
Projected Starters
HEAT
G Davion Mitchell
G Norman Powell
C Bam Adebayo
F Pelle Larsson
F Simone Fontecchio
BULLS
G Josh Giddey
G Kevin Huerter
C Nikola Vučević
F Isaac Okoro
F Matas Buzelis
Betting Lines
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the betting spread currently favors the Heat at +2, while the Bulls are at -2. The moneyline reflects the Heat at +110 and the Bulls at -130, with the total points over/under set at 249.5.
Coach’s Perspective
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra shared insights on the team’s recent performance, emphasizing the need for improvement in their offensive strategy. “We didn’t have our normal paint attacks, which usually come from more intention and ball movement,” he noted. Spoelstra acknowledged the learning opportunities from their previous game, stating, “Scoring 49 points in the first half and not playing our game was frustrating, but we can learn from it as we head into this road trip against good teams.”
As both teams prepare for this pivotal matchup, the stakes are high, not only for playoff positioning but also for establishing momentum in the early part of the season.
