Facing off for part two of a rare three-game series, the Miami Heat will look to prolong the visiting Chicago Bulls' recent woes Saturday night.

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.

Heat stars Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell get crucial status updates for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

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

As the Miami Heat had a quick turnaround on Thursday night, they bounced back well taking down the Chicago Bulls, as they found their offensive touch.

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.

When the matchup between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls on January 8 was postponed due to “condensation,” the incident was considered one of the strangest situations to ever occur in the NBA.Fast forward three weeks,

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.

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

Preview the Miami Heat's NBA matchup with Chicago, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

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.