The 1994-95 Miami Heat season marked a transitional phase for the franchise. Under head coach Kevin Loughery, the team aimed to improve from their previous 42-40 record. However, the season proved challenging, resulting in a 32-50 finish, which placed them 5th in the Atlantic Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference, missing the playoffs for the fourth time in their seven-year history.
Key players included Glen Rice, who led the team with an average of 22.3 points per game, and Rony Seikaly, who contributed significantly with 16.0 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Despite these individual performances, the team struggled with consistency and depth. The Heat also dealt with significant injuries, causing lineup disruptions throughout the season.
Midway through the season, the Heat made a substantial roster move by trading Seikaly to the Golden State Warriors, acquiring Kevin Willis in return. This trade aimed to bolster the frontcourt but did not significantly impact their win-loss record. Additionally, the team faced ownership changes, as Micky Arison became the new owner, setting the stage for future developments.
The 1994-95 season highlighted the need for strategic adjustments and set the groundwork for future success. The following offseason saw Pat Riley joining the organization, beginning an era that would eventually lead to the Heat becoming a consistent playoff contender.
- Regular Season Record: 32-50
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Miami Heat Roster and Stats for 1994-95 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Glen Rice | 82 | 22.3 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 41.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Steve Smith | 2 | 20.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 16.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kevin Willis | 65 | 17.1 | 10.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 21.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Billy Owens | 70 | 14.3 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bimbo Coles | 68 | 10.0 | 2.8 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 21.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Khalid Reeves | 67 | 9.2 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 39.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Matt Geiger | 74 | 8.3 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Grant Long | 2 | 8.0 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kevin Gamble | 77 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 39.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ledell Eackles | 54 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 43.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Harold Miner | 45 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 28.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| John Salley | 75 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Keith Askins | 50 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 26.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Brad Lohaus | 61 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 40.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kevin Pritchard | 14 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Miami Heat 1994-95 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1994-95 season for the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | L 119-108 | |
| Nov 06, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 119-107 | |
| Nov 08, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 121-114 | |
| Nov 12, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 109-99 | |
| Nov 15, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 115-102 | |
| Nov 16, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 109-96 | |
| Nov 18, 1994 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 115-111 | |
| Nov 21, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | L 124-89 | |
| Nov 23, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-87 | |
| Nov 25, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 111-97 | |
| Nov 29, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 94-89 | |
| Nov 30, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 105-87 | |
| Dec 02, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 115-97 | |
| Dec 07, 1994 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 111-102 | |
| Dec 09, 1994 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 110-96 | |
| Dec 10, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 117-103 | |
| Dec 12, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | W 122-111 | |
| Dec 13, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-90 | |
| Dec 15, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 101-99 | |
| Dec 17, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 96-85 | |
| Dec 18, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 103-102 | |
| Dec 21, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 122-112 | |
| Dec 23, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 116-93 | |
| Dec 26, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 101-88 | |
| Dec 27, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-83 | |
| Dec 29, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 126-83 | |
| Dec 30, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 133-88 | |
| Jan 04, 1995 | @ Boston Celtics | L 117-113 | |
| Jan 05, 1995 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-91 | |
| Jan 07, 1995 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 96-95 | |
| Jan 08, 1995 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 122-105 | |
| Jan 11, 1995 | @ Houston Rockets | L 108-97 | |
| Jan 12, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 113-108 | |
| Jan 14, 1995 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 84-77 | |
| Jan 16, 1995 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 99-95 | |
| Jan 18, 1995 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 121-93 | |
| Jan 20, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 115-114 | |
| Jan 22, 1995 | vs. New York Knicks | L 104-95 | |
| Jan 24, 1995 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 107-96 | |
| Jan 27, 1995 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 96-87 | |
| Jan 28, 1995 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 89-85 | |
| Jan 30, 1995 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 95-92 | |
| Feb 01, 1995 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 98-75 | |
| Feb 03, 1995 | @ Washington Bullets | W 105-95 | |
| Feb 05, 1995 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 136-109 | |
| Feb 08, 1995 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 111-107 | |
| Feb 14, 1995 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-99 | |
| Feb 16, 1995 | vs. New York Knicks | L 96-87 | |
| Feb 17, 1995 | @ New York Knicks | L 100-91 | |
| Feb 19, 1995 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 106-87 | |
| Feb 20, 1995 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-96 | |
| Feb 24, 1995 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 91-83 | |
| Feb 26, 1995 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 106-99 | |
| Feb 28, 1995 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-85 | |
| Mar 01, 1995 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 111-85 | |
| Mar 03, 1995 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 100-98 | |
| Mar 05, 1995 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 103-90 | |
| Mar 07, 1995 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-104 | |
| Mar 09, 1995 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 99-90 | |
| Mar 11, 1995 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 104-95 | |
| Mar 12, 1995 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 96-86 | |
| Mar 14, 1995 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 121-114 | |
| Mar 16, 1995 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 103-78 | |
| Mar 17, 1995 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 120-98 | |
| Mar 19, 1995 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 121-117 | |
| Mar 21, 1995 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 97-95 | |
| Mar 22, 1995 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 98-84 | |
| Mar 24, 1995 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 115-111 | |
| Mar 25, 1995 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 96-95 | |
| Mar 28, 1995 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 126-115 | |
| Mar 29, 1995 | @ Washington Bullets | W 101-97 | |
| Mar 31, 1995 | @ Boston Celtics | L 100-99 | |
| Apr 02, 1995 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 105-92 | |
| Apr 04, 1995 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-92 | |
| Apr 08, 1995 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 103-93 | |
| Apr 11, 1995 | @ New York Knicks | L 112-99 | |
| Apr 13, 1995 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 85-84 | |
| Apr 15, 1995 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 123-117 | |
| Apr 17, 1995 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 98-93 | |
| Apr 19, 1995 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 90-79 | |
| Apr 21, 1995 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 113-106 | |
| Apr 23, 1995 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 129-105 |