With his team in the midst of a nine-game losing streak, a trip to face the Chicago Bulls could be just the tonic that Pat Riley and the Miami Heat need.

But with the way things have been going for the Heat lately, Riley appears to be taking nothing for granted.

"The last two games against Cleveland and Boston, we had a shot to win both games," Riley said. "Those were two very tough losses for a team team that's trying to get a win and get some confidence."

In Chicago, Riley sees a team much like his own -- one that is desperate for a win.

"Probably in Chicago might be the toughest game. They're hungry, they're at home."

The Bulls have just one win this season and have lost 10 straight. If Miami were to lose to Chicago, it would fall into a tie for the worst record in the NBA.

Center Alonzo Mourning said the Heat need to find a way to get things turned around. Miami's next three games are against teams that have losing records.