The 1992-93 Miami Heat season marked the franchise’s fifth year in the NBA. The team was helmed by head coach Kevin Loughery and played their home games at the Miami Arena. The Heat ended the regular season with a record of 36 wins and 46 losses, which placed them fourth in the Atlantic Division and ninth in the Eastern Conference, thus missing out on the playoffs for the third consecutive year.
Miami’s roster was highlighted by the emerging star power of Glen Rice, who led the team in scoring with an average of 19 points per game. Additionally, Steve Smith, in his second season, continued to develop as a key contributor, averaging 16 points and 5 assists per game. The team also featured Rony Seikaly, who provided a solid presence in the paint, averaging 17.1 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.
The season was a rollercoaster with the Heat struggling to find consistent form, reflected in their sub-.500 record. Despite their struggles, the Heat showed competitive spirit and potential for future improvement. The team’s performance set the stage for future development, with young talents like Rice and Smith providing a foundation for growth. Although they did not make the postseason, the 1992-93 season was a step toward building a more competitive squad in subsequent years.
- Regular Season Record: 36-46
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Miami Heat Roster and Stats for 1992-93 Season
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Glen Rice | 82 | 19.0 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 38.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rony Seikaly | 72 | 17.1 | 11.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Steve Smith | 48 | 16.0 | 4.1 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 40.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Grant Long | 76 | 14.0 | 7.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 23.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kevin Edwards | 40 | 13.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 29.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bimbo Coles | 81 | 10.6 | 2.0 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 30.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Harold Miner | 73 | 10.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| John Salley | 51 | 8.3 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Willie Burton | 26 | 7.8 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Brian Shaw | 68 | 7.3 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 33.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Matt Geiger | 48 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Alec Kessler | 40 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 45.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Keith Askins | 69 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 33.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Miami Heat 1992-93 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1992-93 season for the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 1992 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-100 | |
| Nov 07, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 106-94 | |
| Nov 10, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-106 | |
| Nov 12, 1992 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 95-88 | |
| Nov 14, 1992 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 104-95 | |
| Nov 17, 1992 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 125-119 | |
| Nov 20, 1992 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 129-128 | |
| Nov 21, 1992 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 123-111 | |
| Nov 24, 1992 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 114-82 | |
| Nov 25, 1992 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 110-93 | |
| Nov 27, 1992 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 101-93 | |
| Nov 28, 1992 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 112-100 | |
| Dec 02, 1992 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-97 | |
| Dec 04, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-104 | |
| Dec 05, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 111-104 | |
| Dec 08, 1992 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 126-112 | |
| Dec 10, 1992 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 101-91 | |
| Dec 12, 1992 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 122-118 | |
| Dec 15, 1992 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 106-98 | |
| Dec 18, 1992 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 108-100 | |
| Dec 19, 1992 | @ New York Knicks | L 91-87 | |
| Dec 21, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 86-82 | |
| Dec 23, 1992 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 92-86 | |
| Dec 26, 1992 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 106-100 | |
| Dec 28, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-96 | |
| Dec 30, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 105-100 | |
| Jan 02, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | L 100-93 | |
| Jan 05, 1993 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 89-83 | |
| Jan 07, 1993 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 119-105 | |
| Jan 09, 1993 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 108-94 | |
| Jan 10, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 101-89 | |
| Jan 12, 1993 | @ Utah Jazz | L 125-122 | |
| Jan 14, 1993 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-93 | |
| Jan 15, 1993 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-99 | |
| Jan 20, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 115-112 | |
| Jan 22, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | W 110-104 | |
| Jan 24, 1993 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 122-106 | |
| Jan 26, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | L 104-102 | |
| Jan 28, 1993 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-87 | |
| Jan 30, 1993 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-95 | |
| Feb 03, 1993 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 116-96 | |
| Feb 05, 1993 | vs. New York Knicks | L 108-105 | |
| Feb 07, 1993 | @ New York Knicks | L 104-82 | |
| Feb 09, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-105 | |
| Feb 10, 1993 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-90 | |
| Feb 12, 1993 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 116-107 | |
| Feb 14, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 117-111 | |
| Feb 15, 1993 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 130-129 | |
| Feb 17, 1993 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 111-107 | |
| Feb 23, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-100 | |
| Feb 24, 1993 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-91 | |
| Feb 26, 1993 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 93-86 | |
| Feb 28, 1993 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-93 | |
| Mar 03, 1993 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 125-106 | |
| Mar 05, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-105 | |
| Mar 07, 1993 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 114-99 | |
| Mar 09, 1993 | @ Houston Rockets | L 104-94 | |
| Mar 11, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 97-95 | |
| Mar 13, 1993 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 106-102 | |
| Mar 15, 1993 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 103-100 | |
| Mar 16, 1993 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 98-85 | |
| Mar 18, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 133-117 | |
| Mar 20, 1993 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-91 | |
| Mar 23, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-89 | |
| Mar 24, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | L 115-109 | |
| Mar 26, 1993 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 110-100 | |
| Mar 27, 1993 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 118-106 | |
| Mar 30, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 116-89 | |
| Apr 01, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 95-82 | |
| Apr 02, 1993 | vs. New York Knicks | L 123-107 | |
| Apr 04, 1993 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 124-106 | |
| Apr 06, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 115-100 | |
| Apr 08, 1993 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-92 | |
| Apr 10, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-114 | |
| Apr 12, 1993 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-95 | |
| Apr 14, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 119-92 | |
| Apr 15, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | L 110-92 | |
| Apr 17, 1993 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 103-100 | |
| Apr 20, 1993 | vs. New York Knicks | L 109-97 | |
| Apr 21, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-97 | |
| Apr 23, 1993 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 121-120 | |
| Apr 24, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 94-88 |