CHICAGO -- The White Sox plan to call up catching prospect Edgar Quero from Triple-A Charlotte and start him behind the plate on Thursday against the Athletics for his major league debut.

Chicago manager Will Venable confirmed the move following Wednesday night's 3-1 loss to the Athletics that dropped his rebuilding team to 4-13. The White Sox had not yet announced a corresponding roster move.

Quero, 22, was the No. 54-ranked prospect on ESPN insider Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects list. He is batting .333 (17-for-51) with one homer and four RBIs in 15 games with Charlotte this season. The switch-hitter was acquired from the Angels in a July 2023 trade that sent pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to Los Angeles.

The 5-foot-10, 205-pound Quero is from Cienfuegos, Cuba.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs begin on April 19. The Winnipeg Jets are the NHL's top overall seed, having finished the regular season with the most points in the standings, and the Washington Capitals earned the No. 1 seed in the East.

This page will be your home throughout the postseason, including schedules, scores, highlights and other preview content.

Read on for the full playoff coverage from every first-round series all the way through the Stanley Cup Final.

First round

Atlantic Division

A1 Toronto
Maple Leafs
vs.

WC1 Ottawa
Senators

Regular-season records:

Maple Leafs: 51-26-4, 106 points
Senators: 44-30-7, 95 points

Leading scorers:

Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner (27 goals, 73 assists)
Senators: Tim Stutzle (23 goals, 53 assists)

Schedule:

Game 1: TBD
Game 2: TBD
Game 3: TBD
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
Game 6: TBD
Game 7: TBD

A2 Tampa Bay
Lightning
vs.

A3 Florida
Panthers

Regular-season records:

Lightning: 47-26-8, 102 points
Panthers: 47-31-4, 98 points

Leading scorers:

Lightning: Nikita Kucherov (37 goals, 84 assists)
Panthers: Sam Reinhart (39 goals, 42 assists)

Schedule:

Game 1: TBD
Game 2: TBD
Game 3: TBD
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
Game 6: TBD
Game 7: TBD

Metropolitan Division

M1 Washington
Capitals
vs.

WC2 Montreal
Canadiens

Regular-season records:

Capitals: 51-21-9, 111 points
Canadiens: 40-31-11, 91 points

Leading scorers:

Capitals: Dylan Strome (29 goals, 52 assists)
Canadiens: Nick Suzuki (29 goals, 58 assists)

Schedule:

Game 1: TBD
Game 2: TBD
Game 3: TBD
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
Game 6: TBD
Game 7: TBD

M2 Carolina
Hurricanes
vs.

M3 New Jersey
Devils

Regular-season records:

Hurricanes: 47-29-5, 99 points
Devils: 42-32-7, 91 points

Leading scorers:

Hurricanes: Sebastian Aho (29 goals, 45 assists)
Devils: Jesper Bratt (21 goals, 67 assists)

Schedule:

Game 1: TBD
Game 2: TBD
Game 3: TBD
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
Game 6: TBD
Game 7: TBD

Central Division

C1 Winnipeg
Jets
vs.

WC2 St. Louis
Blues

Regular-season records:

Jets: 56-22-4, 116 points
Blues: 44-30-8, 96 points

Leading scorers:

Jets: Kyle Connor (41 goals, 55 assists)
Blues: Robert Thomas (21 goals, 60 assists)

Schedule:

Game 1: TBD
Game 2: TBD
Game 3: TBD
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
Game 6: TBD
Game 7: TBD

C2 Dallas
Stars
vs.

C3 Colorado
Avalanche

Regular-season records:

Stars: 50-25-6, 106 points
Avalanche: 49-29-4, 102 points

Leading scorers:

Stars: Matt Duchene (30 goals, 51 assists)
Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon (32 goals, 84 assists)

Schedule:

Game 1: TBD
Game 2: TBD
Game 3: TBD
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
Game 6: TBD
Game 7: TBD

Pacific Division

P1 Vegas
Golden Knights
vs.

WC1 Minnesota
Wild

Regular-season records:

Golden Knights: 49-22-10, 108 points
Wild: 45-30-7, 97 points

Leading scorers:

Golden Knights: Jack Eichel (27 goals, 66 assists)
Wild: Matt Boldy (27 goals, 46 assists)

Schedule:

Game 1: TBD
Game 2: TBD
Game 3: TBD
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
Game 6: TBD
Game 7: TBD

P2 Los Angeles
Kings
vs.

P3 Edmonton
Oilers

Regular-season records:

Kings: 48-24-9, 105 points
Oilers: 47-29-5, 99 points

Leading scorers:

Kings: Adrian Kempe (35 goals, 38 assists)
Oilers: Leon Draisaitl (52 goals, 54 assists)

Schedule:

Game 1: TBD
Game 2: TBD
Game 3: TBD
Game 4: TBD
Game 5: TBD
Game 6: TBD
Game 7: TBD

Bayern Munich earned a draw at the San Siro against Inter Milan on Wednesday but ultimately bowed out of the Champions League, leaving manager Vincent Kompany to reflect on the injury crisis that hit his side ahead of the quarterfinal.

Bayern were without a clutch of important players for both legs, losing 2-1 to a late goal at home last week before a battling 2-2 draw saw them exit the competition with a 4-3 aggregate loss.

"I think the big issue, before Inter, was injuries," Kompany told reporters.

"We had to understand what we could do without [Hiroki] Ito, [Dayot] Upamecano, [Jamal] Musiala, [Manuel] Neuer, [Alphonso] Davies, [Kingsley] Coman, [Aleksandar] Pavlovic."

Despite those problems, Kompany's side gave a good account of themselves across both games and made Inter suffer, but they will not be a part of the final at their own Allianz Arena.

"I think in the first game we showed a good Bayern Munich, I'm not talking about the result. In the second game we also showed a positive attitude in Milan," Kompany said.

"We had many scoring chances, more than Inter. I have mixed feelings. The harsh reality is that we will not play the Champions League final at home.

"We can't change that. The other aspect is the performance, we know we have done enough to win these games."

Kompany was asked whether the hectic schedule was a factor in the injury crisis.

"Unfortunately, I don't decide. In addition to the many games, there are long journeys and the pressure increases when we have absences," he said.

Neymar's highly anticipated first start back in the Brazilian Championship proved short-lived, as the Brazilian star was forced to leave Santos' match with Atlético-MG on Wednesday's after just 34 minutes due to a left thigh injury.

Wearing a special number 100 jersey to commemorate his 100th appearance at Vila Belmiro, Neymar began the match with both legs visibly strapped.

It was not long before he began to display signs of discomfort in his left thigh, the same area where he had suffered an injury in a Campeonato Paulista match that sidelined him for six weeks.

The 33-year-old had only returned from injury as a substitute against Fluminense on Sunday.

Shortly after Santos extended their lead with a second goal, the forward gestured towards the bench, requesting a substitution. He then sunk down on the field and required assistance as he exited the pitch.

An obviously emotional Neymar was consoled by teammates and opposition players, including former Brazil teammate Hulk. Once on the bench, he immediately began receiving treatment, with an ice pack applied to his injured thigh.

Neymar's left-thigh injury had led him to miss out on Brazil's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina last month.

Brazil have been without their star since October 2023, when he tore the ACL and meniscus in his left knee.

He had been named in Brazil's squad for the March qualifiers after returning to fitness following a move to boyhood club Santos in the January transfer window.

Mikel Arteta is targeting Champions League glory after celebrating his "proudest night" as Arsenal manager on Wednesday as the Gunners knocked out holders Real Madrid to reach their first semifinal since 2009.

In a dramatic night at Santiago Bernabeu, Bukayo Saka missed a first-half penalty before opening the scoring on 65 minutes with a well-taken finish. Vinícius Júnior equalised two minutes later, but Gabriel Martinelli stuck in stoppage-time to hand Arsenal a 2-1 win on the night and a 5-1 victory on aggregate.

The Gunners face a two-legged semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain beginning on April 29 and Arteta said: "The feeling that we have is a reality, basically. And the inner feeling that I had before the tie: while the players were transmitting and how prepared I could feel the team was, that we are ready to compete against anybody.

"Now we have to continue to do that because I think we have some momentum. I think it's the purpose of our job to make our people happy. Hopefully, they feel very proud about the players and the team. And now, let's go for more."

Saka's 13th-minute miss from the post came as he tried a Panenka chip which was clawed away by Thibaut Courtois.

Arteta joked: "I didn't want to die but maybe I wanted to slap him! He made that decision, he was bold enough to do it. I was more concerned about the emotional part, what it could do for us."

Saka played down the miss after the game and said his focus was on reveling in a famous win for the Gunners.

"It can happen. I tried something, but it didn't work. I was confident I was going to score tonight," Saka said. "I learn in every moment. Tonight, I am more focused on enjoying the win and then I will review it properly."

Arteta also said he spoke earlier in the day to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, with whom he continues to enjoy a close working relationship after three years under his tutelage as a coach at Etihad Stadium.

"I called him this morning because I am here thanks to him," said Arteta. "As a player and a coach he has been an inspiration to me. I had four amazing years with him, and I will always be grateful to him."

MADRID -- Carlo Ancelotti said he doesn't know if Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday -- which saw the reigning champions eliminated at the quarterfinal stage -- was his last game in charge of Madrid in the competition.

Bukayo Saka had a first-half penalty saved by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, before putting Arsenal ahead in the 65th minute. Vinícius Júnior leveled two minutes later after a mistake from William Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli netted in added time, as Arsenal progressed to the semifinals 5-1 on aggregate.

Ancelotti, who has a contract until 2026, has faced criticism for Madrid's performance this season -- including two high-profile defeats to Barcelona -- although the team remain in contention for the LaLiga title, and will face Barça in the Copa del Rey final.

"I don't know," Ancelotti said in his postmatch news conference, when asked if the loss at the Bernabéu might be his final Champions League game with Madrid.

"It could be that the club decides to change. It could be this year, or next year when my contract ends. There's no problem. The day I finish here, the only thing I can do is thank this club, it could be tomorrow, in a month, or in a year."

Ancelotti said that he "hadn't thought about" the possibility of resigning this summer, if he felt he'd taken the team as far as he could.

The Italian acknowledged that Madrid -- who were well beaten 3-0 in the first leg at the Emirates last week -- had been deservedly eliminated, although he said a first-half penalty awarded to Madrid for a Declan Rice challenge on Kylian Mbappé, but then overturned after a VAR check, could have changed the outcome.

"Arsenal were better than us," Ancelotti said. "It was important to have a moment, which might have been the penalty that they took away from us. That might have changed the dynamic of the tie. ... In terms of attitude, the team today gave everything. But we haven't always been able to do it. Compared to last year, we've lacked some collective attitude."

Courtois said the players had "no problem" with Ancelotti, insisting that "there are no doubts about the boss."

"Sometimes you have to be self-critical," Courtois told Movistar. "We're a team, but sometimes maybe we have to play more as a team, and less as individuals. If they double-mark Vini or Kylian, it's two-on-one. It might come off once, but not three, four or five times."

Courtois praised Arsenal's defense but argued Madrid had lacked a "natural center forward" like Joselu, who scored twice in the team's dramatic semifinal win over Bayern Munich last season before leaving last summer.

"It's difficult to find spaces," Courtois said. "We put a lot of crosses in, but this year we don't have a Joselu to win those duels, to be a natural center forward up front. We have to look at what we can do better. There's a lot of season left."

Madrid host Athletic Club in LaLiga on Sunday, and then Getafe midweek, before playing Barcelona in the cup final on April 26.

MADRID -- Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Arsenal emphatically knocked out holders Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate to reach the UEFA Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009. Leading 3-0 from the first leg, the Gunners silenced widespread prematch talk of another famous remontada ("comeback") from 15-time winners Real as Bukayo Saka and Martinelli struck either side of Vinícius Júnior's 67th-minute reply to secure a historic triumph.

Saka missed a 13th-minute penalty as Thibaut Courtois saved his attempted Panenka before Real thought they had a spot kick of their own when Kylian Mbappé went down under a challenge from Declan Rice. Referee François Letexier awarded the penalty, but after a five-minute VAR check, the decision was overturned.

Real failed to have a shot on target as Arsenal defended stoically, and when the home side had to gamble to find a way back, the visitors pounced. Saka made amends for his earlier spot-kick aberration with a clever finish on 65 minutes as he broke the offside trap to lift Mikel Merino's through ball over Courtois.

A mistake by William Saliba -- otherwise excellent on the night -- gave Vinícius the chance to reply instantly two minutes later, but Arsenal held firm before Martinelli raced clear on the counterattack to slot a low finish past Courtois for a famous victory.

In what will be only the third semifinal in Arsenal's Champions League history, the Gunners will face Paris Saint-Germain, but must do so without Thomas Partey, who picked up a late booking for a shove on Real substitute Dani Ceballos and will miss the first leg, due to take place April 29 or 30. -- James Olley

Arsenal's maturity delivers Arteta's finest night

Mikel Arteta won the 2019-20 FA Cup, and while Arsenal don't get a trophy for this, knocking out the 15-time and current champions may well rank as the best achievement of his managerial career to date. The Spaniard, in his first leadership role after three seasons as a coach at Manchester City, got the balance right in both games as the Gunners displayed bravery and caution in equal measure.

His counterpart Carlo Ancelotti has won this competition five times, but he was outmaneuvered in this tie.

After a magical night at the Emirates Stadium to earn a three-goal lead, Arsenal dug in here with the sort of defensively resilient display that has become something of a trademark. This is the 80th consecutive game in which they have not conceded three goals, and the last time that happened -- against Luton Town in December 2023 -- they still won 4-3.

Arsenal thoroughly deserved this and, let's not forget, they still don't have a recognized center forward due to injury while key center back Gabriel Magalhães is absent from the backline.

They may have fallen short in the Premier League, but this is a victory that will give them a genuine belief they can match the other three teams left in this competition. As Arsenal break new ground for the first time since 2009, Arteta will hope an even better night awaits in the semifinals. -- Olley

Madrid lack spark as comeback never materializes

If Real Madrid were to pull off an all-time great comeback at the Bernabéu, their task was straightforward: They needed to score (at least) three goals. And on Wednesday night, against a resolute, street-smart, well-drilled Arsenal defense, Madrid just weren't threatening enough -- barring one dreadful mistake from Saliba for the equalizer.

There was plenty of bluster. The crowd got on their feet every time Mbappé, Vinícius and Rodrygo were on the ball, but in terms of end product, there was remarkably little. David Raya had just two saves to make all night, and Mbappé didn't have a single shot on target. Even when the goal eventually came -- with Madrid already 1-0 down -- it was down to Vinícius' pressing, closing down Saliba and winning the ball to create a chance for himself.

Madrid's midfield has been an issue all season. Here, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jude Bellingham didn't offer nearly enough creativity, leaving the front three to try to manufacture opportunities for themselves. It's no wonder that Dani Ceballos -- the only player in Madrid's squad who currently offers passing range, rhythm and guile in midfield -- was warming up before halftime.

Rodrygo was hauled off after an hour, replaced by Endrick. Vinícius finally got his goal six minutes later, although, given that it came with Arsenal already in front, it didn't have the expected effect of galvanizing the team and the crowd with belief. Mbappé's injury, limping off in the 75th minute with an ankle problem, ended another frustrating night for him, and the team. -- Alex Kirkland

Saka overcomes penalty pain again

Saka recovered from his miss in the Euro 2020 final to become one of the most reliable penalty takers in the game. In fact, the last time he failed from the spot was exactly two years ago as Arsenal drew 2-2 at West Ham United in a game that went a long way to costing them the Premier League title.

There would have been fears of another costly error here as Saka saw his 13th-minute spot kick saved -- awarded on VAR review for Raúl Asencio's foul on Merino. Saka rarely -- if ever --tries a Panenka, and it backfired as Courtois clawed away his effort, but the 23-year-old proved his resilience once again, recovering his composure to produce a sublime finish in opening the scoring on 65 minutes. That was the time to chip the ball.

He outshone Vinícius comprehensively in both ties. His dream of rivaling the Brazil international for the Ballon d'Or is some way from being realized, but it looks to be a realistic aim if he carries on like this. -- Olley

Can domestic silverware save Madrid's season?

Real Madrid's season is far from over. They're four points behind Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga table with seven games left, and with a league Clásico to come. They'll face the same opponents in the Copa del Rey final on April 26. But this Champions League elimination is a huge blow, no question.

With Barcelona out in front in LaLiga, and having comfortably bested Madrid in both Clásicos so far this campaign, many Madrid fans had started to place most of their hope for a successful end to the season in the Champions League. It's Madrid's competition, regardless of form or circumstance. In Europe, Madrid are a match for anyone -- except, over these two legs, for Arsenal.

There'll be no time to dwell on this result. Madrid play a tough, Champions-League chasing Athletic Club side in the league on Sunday. They play Getafe -- never a picnic -- three days later. Failure to win either game would complicate things in the title race. And in 10 days' time, it's the cup final in Seville, when Madrid must, at all costs, avoid a repeat of this season's Clásico embarrassments.

This Madrid team have rarely looked like Champions League winners. They struggled in the league phase, beaten by Lille, AC Milan and Liverpool, and needed a playoff against Manchester City -- when they finally performed -- to reach the knockout round. They didn't particularly shine against Atlético Madrid in the last 16, needing Julián Álvarez's penalty slip to help them go through.

And now their European season is over.

There's still a lot to play for, but there's also a lot to lose, and the biggest prize of all is now off the table. -- Kirkland

Rice bests Bellingham in midfield battle

Rice scored the first free kicks of his career in last Tuesday's first leg, but his all-action display in the Bernabéu was arguably more impressive.

He won the midfield battle with Bellingham, despite the latter's provocation. There were several flashpoints that Bellingham instigated; he also appeared to have a word with Saka before he took his penalty, which further suggests Bellingham may have some relationships to repair the next time England meet up (which is in June).

Rice cost Arsenal a 105 million transfer fee from West Ham in 2023, but on nights like this, he looks priceless. His importance will be heightened further against PSG after Partey picked up a needless booking for pushing Ceballos, meaning he will be suspended for the first leg. Rice would have been suspended had he been booked, too -- in fact, he was when giving away the penalty for his challenge on Mbappé -- but both the spot kick and the card were wiped on VAR review. -- Olley

Ancelotti's big calls in defense don't pay off

Real Madrid's XI featured two eye-opening selections from Ancelotti at full back. Lucas Vázquez has been heavily criticized all season for his failure to adequately fill in for the injured Dani Carvajal, but there he was at right back, Valverde restored to central midfield. And on the left, there was no place for Fran García, with David Alaba getting the nod despite his first-leg struggles to contain Saka.

Neither call paid off. Vázquez and Alaba had difficult nights, with Saka and Martinelli constant outlets for Arsenal on the flanks. Vázquez, at least, contributed going forward with three shots, completing 30 out of 32 passes. Both players were substituted after an hour.

Madrid's center-back pairing faired just a little better. Asencio's early mistake, conceding a penalty for his rash pull on Merino inside the box, ended up going unpunished when Courtois saved Saka's penalty. Antonio Rüdiger was, as ever, in the middle of one clash after another, eventually booked for his latest foul in the 85th minute.

As a unit, this is a long way from being an elite back four. Éder Militão's long-term injury doesn't help, of course, but Madrid's defense is in need of a summer rebuild. -- Kirkland

North Carolina quarterback Ryan Browne and defensive lineman Beau Atkinson are entering the transfer portal, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Atkinson led the Tar Heels with 7.5 sacks last season and had 54 tackles in two seasons at UNC.

With the Tar Heels in pursuit of South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez, Browne is leaving as well.

ESPN's Eli Lederman reported Monday that UNC is the leader to land Lopez, who passed for 2,559 yards and 25 touchdowns as a redshirt freshman last fall.

Browne arrived at UNC in December after transferring from Purdue, where he passed for 532 yards during the 2024 season.

UNC offensive tackle Zach Rice, a former five-star recruit, also entered the portal. He played in 20 games over the past three seasons. Zion Ferguson, a former three-star defensive back, is in the portal, in addition to reserve linebacking brothers Cade Law and Crews Law. But Wednesday, coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels landed linebacker Mikai Gbayor, who had 49 tackles for Nebraska last season. Gbayor initially transferred to Missouri in December.

ESPN's Max Olson contributed to this report.

The wait for where former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava plays next in his college career continued Wednesday as the spring transfer portal opened.

UCLA is among the schools interested in Iamaleava, but not for nearly the money he was asking for from Tennessee, sources told ESPN. One source said UCLA was content to "sit tight" while Iamaleava considered his options.

"We'll see if it gets worked out. He's extremely talented with starting experience against elite competition. That's sort of where we are right now," the UCLA source told ESPN.

Sources told ESPN that Iamaleava wanted at least $4 million from Tennessee and that what UCLA was prepared to offer him wasn't remotely close to that figure. Iamaleava was earning $2.4 million at Tennessee under the contract he signed with Spyre Sports Group, the Tennessee-based collective, when he was still in high school. It's a deal that would have paid him in the $10 million range had he stayed four years at Tennessee.

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel announced Saturday after the Volunteers' spring game that the program was moving forward without Iamaleava after he missed practice and meetings Friday and didn't alert anybody on the team or return any calls or text messages afterward.

Heupel thanked Iamaleava and called the situation unfortunate, but added, "There's no one bigger than the Power T, and that includes me."

Iamaleava, a rising redshirt sophomore, officially entered the transfer portal Wednesday with a do not contact tag.

Sources told ESPN that Iamaleava's representatives asked to redo his deal just before the close of the winter portal in December after Tennessee's playoff loss to Ohio State, but his deal was unchanged and Iamaleava did not enter the winter portal. His father, Nic Iamaleava, also wanted Tennessee to surround his son with better receivers and a more effective offensive line in pass protection.

Before the start of spring practice this year, Iamaleava's representatives reached out to Oregon to gauge its interest in the quarterback, but the school said it wasn't interested, sources told ESPN. Oregon then notified Tennessee that Iamaleava was being shopped to the Ducks.

Iamaleava, a five-star prospect from Long Beach, California, was recruited by UCLA out of high school. His younger brother, Madden Iamaleava, committed to UCLA out of high school but changed his commitment at the last minute and signed with Arkansas.

With Iamaleava a possibility at UCLA, sources told ESPN that representatives for the Bruins' current quarterback, Joey Aguilar, have been covering their bases and making calls to other schools to gauge their interest in Aguilar, who transferred from Appalachian State this offseason and exited spring practice as UCLA's likely starter.

A Power 4 general manager told ESPN's Pete Thamel and Max Olson earlier this week that he thought Iamaleava has "zero market," and added that it would be an "interesting test of how smart and disciplined colleges are in looking at him."

Iamaleava helped guide Tennessee to the College Football Playoff last season in his first year as a starter. He passed for 2,616 yards, 19 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, but in nine games against SEC opponents and Ohio State in the playoff, he passed for more than 200 yards only twice.

CHICAGO -- Tyler Herro scored 38 points, and the Miami Heat dominated the Chicago Bulls 109-90 on Wednesday night to advance in the Play-In Tournament.

Herro scored 23 points as Miami grabbed a 71-47 halftime lead, and the Heat knocked the Bulls out of the Play-In for the third year in a row. They play at Atlanta on Friday for a chance to meet top-seeded Cleveland in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Hawks lost to Orlando on Tuesday.

Herro made his first eight shots and was 13-of-19 in the game. The All-Star guard nailed three 3-pointers.

Andrew Wiggins had 20 points and nine rebounds. Bam Adebayo added 15 points and 12 rebounds, and the Heat got payback for a three-game sweep in the regular season.

Josh Giddey had 25 points and 10 rebounds for Chicago. Coby White scored 17, though he shot 5-of-20. Nikola Vucevic finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds.

The Bulls got within 13 early in the fourth quarter, only to get shut down the rest of the way and miss the playoffs for the third year in a row.

Herro set the tone, making all eight shots as the Heat broke the game open in the first half. He was hardly a one-man show, with Wiggins scoring 12 in the half and Adebayo adding 11 points and seven rebounds.

It was 39-28 after the Bulls' Matas Buzelis stole a pass and pulled up for a buzzer-beating 3 to end the first quarter, waking up the Chicago crowd.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams got a big ovation between quarters when he was shown seated courtside. He signed a football and threw it deep into the stands.

The Heat responded in a big way, going on a 16-5 run to start the second and outscoring the Bulls 32-19 in the second quarter.