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United Center employees try to dry the court before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

How a slippery court led to a grueling stretch for the Bulls and Heat: 4 games in 5 days await

The NBA has rescheduled a game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat due to a slippery court issue. The game, originally set for last Thursday, will now be played on January 29. This change means both teams will play four games in five days later this month. The Bulls and Heat will face each other in three consecutive games. Chicago will play in Indiana on January 28, then host Miami the next day. Meanwhile, Miami will host Orlando on January 28 before starting the three-game series against the Bulls.

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