The Chicago Bulls play host to the Miami Heat at United Center on Friday evening.

This marks the fourth and final game of a home stand for the Bulls (5-10), where they have gone 1-2, with losses against the Nets and Bucks and a win over the Pistons, in their most recent contest. The Bulls are 3-5 at home this season. They are averaging 107.3 points per game but are giving up an average 109.8 points per game. The Bulls are shooting 42.5 percent from the field, which is second worst in the league, but they are averaging 9.5 steals per game, which is second most in the league. Zach LaVine is the team's leading scorer averaging 19.8 points per game. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 14.8 points on 37 percent shooting, and 7.6 rebounds per game. Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 13.0 points and a team-high 10.0 rebounds per game.

Meanwhile, this marks the first game of a two-game road trip for the Heat (10-3), who are 4-3 on the road this season. They have won two of their last three on the road, but all their losses this season have come on the road. The Heat average 112.2 points per game, while they are giving up an average of 103.7 points against. The Heat lead the league with 9.8 steals per game and are averaging 26.2 assists per game, which is sixth best in the league. Jimmy Butler leads the Heat with team-highs of 18.7 points, 7.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game. Bam Adebayo is averaging 13.8 points, 4.5 assists and team-highs with 10.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. Kendrick Nunn continues to impress, as he is averaging 17.3 points, 3.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game.