The 2016-17 Miami Heat season was marked by a dramatic turnaround and near playoff miss. After a disappointing 11-30 start, the Heat executed an impressive mid-season revival, finishing with a 30-11 record in the second half. This remarkable turnaround was largely attributed to the emergence of Dion Waiters and the consistent performances from Goran Dragić and Hassan Whiteside.
Under the guidance of head coach Erik Spoelstra, the Heat ended the regular season with a 41-41 record. Despite their strong finish, the team narrowly missed the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago Bulls for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. This marked only the third time in 14 seasons that the Heat failed to reach the postseason.
Key player performances played a crucial role in the Heat’s season. Hassan Whiteside led the league in rebounds, averaging 14.1 per game, while Goran Dragić contributed significantly with 20.3 points and 5.8 assists per game. Dion Waiters, despite battling injuries, provided clutch performances that were instrumental during the Heat’s mid-season surge.
The season was also notable for the absence of long-time franchise star Dwyane Wade, who had departed for the Chicago Bulls in the offseason. The Heat’s resilience and strong second-half performance provided a promising outlook for the future, highlighting the potential of their young core and the strategic acumen of Spoelstra and his coaching staff.
- Regular Season Record: 41-41
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Miami Heat Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Goran Dragić | 73 | 20.3 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 40.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Hassan Whiteside | 77 | 17.0 | 14.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dion Waiters | 46 | 15.8 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 39.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tyler Johnson | 73 | 13.7 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 37.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| James Johnson | 76 | 12.8 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 34.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Justise Winslow | 18 | 10.9 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Wayne Ellington | 62 | 10.5 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 37.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Josh Richardson | 53 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 33.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rodney McGruder | 78 | 6.4 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 33.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Derrick Williams | 25 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Willie Reed | 71 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Josh McRoberts | 22 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 41.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Luke Babbitt | 68 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 41.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Okaro White | 35 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 35.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Udonis Haslem | 16 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Miami Heat 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | W 108-96 | |
| Oct 28, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 97-91 | |
| Oct 30, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 106-99 | |
| Nov 01, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 108-96 | |
| Nov 04, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-87 | |
| Nov 07, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 97-85 | |
| Nov 10, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 98-95 | |
| Nov 12, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 102-91 | |
| Nov 14, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 94-90 | |
| Nov 15, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 93-90 | |
| Nov 17, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 96-73 | |
| Nov 19, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | W 114-111 | |
| Nov 21, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-94 | |
| Nov 23, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 107-84 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 90-81 | |
| Nov 26, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 110-107 | |
| Nov 28, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-104 | |
| Nov 30, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 106-98 | |
| Dec 01, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | W 111-110 | |
| Dec 03, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 99-92 | |
| Dec 06, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | L 114-103 | |
| Dec 07, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-95 | |
| Dec 09, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-84 | |
| Dec 10, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-100 | |
| Dec 12, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-101 | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 95-89 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-98 | |
| Dec 18, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 105-95 | |
| Dec 20, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 136-130 | |
| Dec 22, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 115-107 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 91-87 | |
| Dec 27, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 106-94 | |
| Dec 29, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 91-82 | |
| Dec 30, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 117-114 | |
| Jan 01, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 107-98 | |
| Jan 03, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-90 | |
| Jan 04, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 107-102 | |
| Jan 06, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 127-100 | |
| Jan 08, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-86 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 107-95 | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-108 | |
| Jan 17, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 109-103 | |
| Jan 19, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 99-95 | |
| Jan 21, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-97 | |
| Jan 23, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 105-102 | |
| Jan 25, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 109-106 | |
| Jan 27, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 100-88 | |
| Jan 28, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 116-103 | |
| Jan 30, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 104-96 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 116-93 | |
| Feb 04, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-102 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-113 | |
| Feb 08, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-88 | |
| Feb 10, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 108-99 | |
| Feb 11, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-109 | |
| Feb 13, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 116-107 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | W 117-109 | |
| Feb 24, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 108-90 | |
| Feb 25, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 113-95 | |
| Feb 27, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 96-89 | |
| Mar 01, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-98 | |
| Mar 03, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-99 | |
| Mar 04, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-92 | |
| Mar 06, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-98 | |
| Mar 08, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 108-101 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 104-89 | |
| Mar 12, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-98 | |
| Mar 15, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 120-112 | |
| Mar 17, 2017 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 123-105 | |
| Mar 19, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-104 | |
| Mar 21, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 112-97 | |
| Mar 23, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 101-84 | |
| Mar 26, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-108 | |
| Mar 28, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 97-96 | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-88 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | L 98-94 | |
| Apr 02, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 116-113 | |
| Apr 05, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 112-99 | |
| Apr 07, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-94 | |
| Apr 08, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | W 106-103 | |
| Apr 10, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 124-121 | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 110-102 |