The 2020-21 Miami Heat season was marked by ups and downs as the team sought to build on their previous NBA Finals appearance. The Heat finished the regular season with a 40-32 record, securing the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. This performance came after a challenging year impacted by injuries and COVID-19 protocols, which disrupted their lineup stability.
Jimmy Butler led the team, averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game, demonstrating his all-around impact on both ends of the floor. Bam Adebayo also played a crucial role, contributing 18.7 points and 9 rebounds per game. The Heat’s roster saw significant changes during the season, including the addition of Victor Oladipo, although his contribution was limited due to injury.
In the postseason, Miami faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. Despite their competitive spirit, the Heat were swept 4-0 by the eventual NBA champions. The series highlighted Miami’s struggles with consistency and depth compared to their 2020 playoff run. The team’s offense, which ranked 25th in points per game during the regular season, struggled to match Milwaukee’s firepower.
Overall, the 2020-21 season was a learning experience for the Miami Heat. It exposed areas for improvement, particularly in enhancing roster depth and offensive efficiency, paving the way for strategic adjustments in the subsequent offseason.
- Regular Season Record: 40-32
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-4
Miami Heat Roster and Stats for 2020-21 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Jimmy Butler | 52 | 21.5 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 24.5 | 4 | 14.5 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 26.7 |
| Bam Adebayo | 64 | 18.7 | 9.0 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 25.0 | 4 | 15.5 | 9.3 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Tyler Herro | 54 | 15.1 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 36.0 | 4 | 9.3 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 31.6 |
| Kendrick Nunn | 56 | 14.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 38.1 | 4 | 10.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 27.8 |
| Goran Dragić | 50 | 13.4 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 37.3 | 4 | 16.0 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 34.6 |
| Duncan Robinson | 72 | 13.1 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 40.8 | 4 | 10.3 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 37.0 |
| Victor Oladipo | 4 | 12.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 23.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kelly Olynyk | 43 | 10.0 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 31.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Trevor Ariza | 30 | 9.4 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 35.0 | 4 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 29.4 |
| Avery Bradley | 10 | 8.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 42.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dewayne Dedmon | 16 | 7.1 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 20.0 | 4 | 6.3 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 33.3 |
| Max Strus | 39 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 33.8 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | 11 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 37.0 | 2 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 50.0 |
| Precious Achiuwa | 61 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Gabe Vincent | 50 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 30.9 | 3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Andre Iguodala | 63 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 33.0 | 4 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 42.9 |
| Udonis Haslem | 1 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Meyers Leonard | 3 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 42.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Chris Silva | 11 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| KZ Okpala | 37 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 24.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Maurice Harkless | 11 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 45.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Miami Heat in the 2021 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Milwaukee Bucks
In the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat faced a tough challenge against the Milwaukee Bucks, ultimately being swept in a decisive 4-0 series. Despite their strong defensive reputation and resilience, the Heat struggled to contain the Bucks' offensive firepower, particularly Giannis Antetokounmpo, and couldn't replicate their previous year's success when they made a surprising run to the NBA Finals. This early exit highlighted the need for Miami to bolster their roster to regain their competitive edge in the Eastern Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-107 | |
| May 24, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 132-98 | |
| May 27, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-84 | |
| May 29, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 120-103 |
Miami Heat 2020-21 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2020-21 season for the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | @ Orlando Magic | L 113-107 | |
| Dec 25, 2020 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 111-98 | |
| Dec 29, 2020 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 144-97 | |
| Dec 30, 2020 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 119-108 | |
| Jan 01, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 93-83 | |
| Jan 04, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 118-90 | |
| Jan 06, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 107-105 | |
| Jan 09, 2021 | @ Washington Wizards | W 128-124 | |
| Jan 12, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 137-134 | |
| Jan 14, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 125-108 | |
| Jan 16, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 120-100 | |
| Jan 18, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 113-107 | |
| Jan 20, 2021 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 111-102 | |
| Jan 22, 2021 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 101-81 | |
| Jan 23, 2021 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 128-124 | |
| Jan 25, 2021 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 98-85 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 109-82 | |
| Jan 28, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 109-105 | |
| Jan 30, 2021 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 105-104 | |
| Feb 01, 2021 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 129-121 | |
| Feb 03, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 103-100 | |
| Feb 05, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 122-95 | |
| Feb 07, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | W 109-103 | |
| Feb 09, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | W 98-96 | |
| Feb 11, 2021 | @ Houston Rockets | W 101-94 | |
| Feb 13, 2021 | @ Utah Jazz | L 112-94 | |
| Feb 15, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 125-118 | |
| Feb 17, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 120-112 | |
| Feb 18, 2021 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 118-110 | |
| Feb 20, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 96-94 | |
| Feb 22, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 108-94 | |
| Feb 24, 2021 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 116-108 | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 124-116 | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 109-99 | |
| Mar 02, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 94-80 | |
| Mar 04, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 103-93 | |
| Mar 11, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-103 | |
| Mar 12, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 101-90 | |
| Mar 14, 2021 | @ Orlando Magic | W 102-97 | |
| Mar 16, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-98 | |
| Mar 17, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 89-85 | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 137-110 | |
| Mar 21, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 109-106 | |
| Mar 23, 2021 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 110-100 | |
| Mar 25, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 125-122 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 110-105 | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | W 98-88 | |
| Mar 31, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 92-87 | |
| Apr 01, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 116-109 | |
| Apr 03, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-101 | |
| Apr 06, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 124-112 | |
| Apr 08, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-104 | |
| Apr 11, 2021 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-98 | |
| Apr 13, 2021 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 106-86 | |
| Apr 14, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-106 | |
| Apr 16, 2021 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 119-111 | |
| Apr 18, 2021 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 109-107 | |
| Apr 19, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 113-91 | |
| Apr 21, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 107-87 | |
| Apr 23, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 118-103 | |
| Apr 24, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 106-101 | |
| Apr 26, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 110-102 | |
| Apr 28, 2021 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 116-111 | |
| May 01, 2021 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 124-107 | |
| May 02, 2021 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 121-111 | |
| May 04, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 127-113 | |
| May 07, 2021 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 121-112 | |
| May 09, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | W 130-124 | |
| May 11, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | W 129-121 | |
| May 13, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-94 | |
| May 15, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 122-108 | |
| May 16, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 120-107 |
