As the Miami Heat play the Chicago Bulls in this three-game series that continues Saturday night and concludes Sunday night on the Heat’s court, a study in centers is playing out.

One of the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls will go winless in their back-to-back sets after both sides lost on Wednesday night. The Heat lost 133-124 at home to Or

In a closely contested matchup at the United Center, the Miami Heat emerged victorious against the Chicago Bulls, clinching a 116-113 win. The game showcased the resilience and skill of both teams, but it was the Heat who ultimately capitalized on key moments to secure their second consecutive victory.

Chicago comes into the matchup against Miami after losing three straight games. Saturday's game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

SportsLine's model reveals its Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls picks for their Thursday night matchup

The Heat will likely be without three starting guards for Saturday night's matchup against the Bulls.

That loss was the second in a row for Josh Giddey and the Bulls who are now under .500 and in tenth in the Eastern Conference. Giddey has been exceptional this season averaging 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game but has missed nearly 25% of the Bulls’ games. This team is not deep enough to succeed too often when he is absent.

Josh Giddey and Jalen Smith pop up on the Chicago Bulls' latest injury report ahead of Thursday's contest vs. the Miami Heat.