The 1991-92 Miami Heat season was the team’s fourth in the NBA. Under the guidance of head coach Kevin Loughery, the team sought to improve upon its previous performances. The Heat played their home games at the Miami Arena, continuing to build their presence in the league.
During this season, the Heat finished with a 38-44 record, marking their best finish to date and earning them the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. This improvement allowed them to make their first playoff appearance in franchise history, a significant milestone for the young team. The roster featured Glen Rice, who led the team in scoring with an average of 22.3 points per game, and Rony Seikaly, who was a dominant force in the paint, averaging a double-double with points and rebounds.
In the playoffs, the Heat faced the Chicago Bulls, the reigning NBA champions led by Michael Jordan. Miami struggled against the powerhouse Bulls, who were in the midst of their first three-peat championship run. The Heat were swept in the first round, losing the series 3-0. Despite the early exit, the playoffs experience was invaluable for the developing franchise.
Overall, the 1991-92 season was a pivotal one for the Miami Heat, as it marked their entry into the playoffs and set the stage for future success in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 38-44
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-3
Miami Heat Roster and Stats for 1991-92 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Glen Rice | 79 | 22.3 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 39.1 | 3 | 19.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Rony Seikaly | 79 | 16.4 | 11.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 3 | 20.7 | 10.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Grant Long | 82 | 14.8 | 8.4 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 27.3 | 3 | 12.3 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steve Smith | 61 | 12.0 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 32.0 | 3 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 63.6 |
| Willie Burton | 68 | 11.2 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kevin Edwards | 81 | 10.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 21.9 | 3 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bimbo Coles | 81 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 19.2 | 3 | 7.7 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Sherman Douglas | 5 | 7.4 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Brian Shaw | 46 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 31.3 | 3 | 12.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 60.0 |
| Alec Kessler | 77 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| John Morton | 21 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 13.3 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Keith Askins | 59 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 34.2 | 3 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 60.0 |
| Alan Ogg | 43 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Miloš Babić | 9 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jon Sundvold | 3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Winston Bennett | 2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Miami Heat in the 1992 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat made their postseason debut against the Chicago Bulls in the first round. Despite a spirited effort, the Heat were swept 3-0 by the Michael Jordan-led Bulls, who were on their way to a second consecutive championship. This series marked a significant milestone for the young franchise, highlighting their potential and setting the stage for future successes.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 113-94 | |
| Apr 26, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 120-90 | |
| Apr 29, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 119-114 |
Miami Heat 1991-92 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1991-92 season for the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1991 | vs. New York Knicks | W 107-93 | |
| Nov 05, 1991 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 93-89 | |
| Nov 07, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 111-89 | |
| Nov 09, 1991 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 97-93 | |
| Nov 13, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 107-102 | |
| Nov 15, 1991 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 120-105 | |
| Nov 16, 1991 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 120-116 | |
| Nov 19, 1991 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 111-91 | |
| Nov 20, 1991 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-107 | |
| Nov 22, 1991 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 118-112 | |
| Nov 23, 1991 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 119-83 | |
| Nov 26, 1991 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-81 | |
| Nov 27, 1991 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 89-87 | |
| Nov 29, 1991 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-92 | |
| Nov 30, 1991 | @ Orlando Magic | L 105-99 | |
| Dec 03, 1991 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 124-94 | |
| Dec 04, 1991 | @ Boston Celtics | L 124-97 | |
| Dec 07, 1991 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 109-108 | |
| Dec 10, 1991 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 114-110 | |
| Dec 11, 1991 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-103 | |
| Dec 13, 1991 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 112-108 | |
| Dec 14, 1991 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 121-101 | |
| Dec 17, 1991 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 148-80 | |
| Dec 18, 1991 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 118-112 | |
| Dec 20, 1991 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 127-99 | |
| Dec 21, 1991 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 112-101 | |
| Dec 23, 1991 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 113-102 | |
| Dec 26, 1991 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 132-104 | |
| Dec 28, 1991 | @ Utah Jazz | L 128-103 | |
| Dec 29, 1991 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 129-96 | |
| Jan 02, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 113-109 | |
| Jan 04, 1992 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 110-97 | |
| Jan 05, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-111 | |
| Jan 08, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 108-106 | |
| Jan 10, 1992 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 111-107 | |
| Jan 11, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-99 | |
| Jan 15, 1992 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 134-115 | |
| Jan 16, 1992 | @ Washington Bullets | W 102-94 | |
| Jan 18, 1992 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 127-103 | |
| Jan 20, 1992 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 121-106 | |
| Jan 22, 1992 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 125-112 | |
| Jan 24, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 123-117 | |
| Jan 25, 1992 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 103-101 | |
| Jan 29, 1992 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 119-114 | |
| Jan 31, 1992 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 109-98 | |
| Feb 02, 1992 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 118-100 | |
| Feb 04, 1992 | @ New York Knicks | L 122-91 | |
| Feb 05, 1992 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 126-124 | |
| Feb 11, 1992 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-102 | |
| Feb 13, 1992 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 121-119 | |
| Feb 16, 1992 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 126-109 | |
| Feb 17, 1992 | vs. New York Knicks | L 104-102 | |
| Feb 20, 1992 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-109 | |
| Feb 22, 1992 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 107-98 | |
| Feb 25, 1992 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 123-101 | |
| Feb 26, 1992 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 105-98 | |
| Feb 28, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 108-92 | |
| Feb 29, 1992 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 136-110 | |
| Mar 03, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 117-116 | |
| Mar 05, 1992 | @ Houston Rockets | L 114-93 | |
| Mar 06, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 123-81 | |
| Mar 08, 1992 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 112-98 | |
| Mar 10, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 108-101 | |
| Mar 13, 1992 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 113-109 | |
| Mar 14, 1992 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 115-102 | |
| Mar 16, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 116-100 | |
| Mar 18, 1992 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 116-111 | |
| Mar 21, 1992 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-88 | |
| Mar 22, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 107-100 | |
| Mar 25, 1992 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-97 | |
| Mar 27, 1992 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 118-101 | |
| Mar 28, 1992 | @ Orlando Magic | W 109-100 | |
| Mar 31, 1992 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 123-114 | |
| Apr 01, 1992 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-91 | |
| Apr 03, 1992 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 103-100 | |
| Apr 05, 1992 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 104-80 | |
| Apr 07, 1992 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 100-89 | |
| Apr 10, 1992 | @ Washington Bullets | W 108-93 | |
| Apr 11, 1992 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 105-101 | |
| Apr 14, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 105-100 | |
| Apr 16, 1992 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-87 | |
| Apr 19, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-93 |