The 1993-94 Miami Heat season was marked by significant changes and challenges. This was the team’s sixth season in the NBA. The Heat, coached by Kevin Loughery, aimed to improve their performance from the previous year. They played their home games at the Miami Arena and were part of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.
Miami finished the regular season with a 42-40 record, which was a slight improvement over their previous season. This record allowed them to secure the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Key players for the Heat included Glen Rice, who led the team in scoring, and Rony Seikaly, who was a dominant presence in the paint. Steve Smith and Harold Miner also provided valuable contributions throughout the season.
In the playoffs, the Heat faced the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. The series was competitive, but Miami was ultimately eliminated after losing 3-2 in the best-of-five series. This marked the franchise’s second playoff appearance, but they were still searching for their first-ever playoff series win.
The 1993-94 season was a stepping stone for the Miami Heat as they continued to build their roster and gain experience in the NBA. Despite their exit in the first round of the playoffs, the team showed signs of potential that would be realized in later years with strategic roster changes and a more experienced core. The season was a mix of moderate achievements and lessons that would shape the future of the franchise.
- Regular Season Record: 42-40
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 2-3
Miami Heat Roster and Stats for 1993-94 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Glen Rice | 81 | 21.1 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 38.1 | 5 | 13.0 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 30.4 |
| Steve Smith | 78 | 17.3 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 34.7 | 5 | 19.2 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 40.9 |
| Rony Seikaly | 72 | 15.1 | 10.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 5 | 8.2 | 9.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Grant Long | 69 | 11.4 | 7.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 16.7 | 4 | 12.3 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Harold Miner | 63 | 10.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 66.7 | 4 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brian Shaw | 77 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 33.8 | 5 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Bimbo Coles | 76 | 7.7 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 20.2 | 5 | 13.8 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 25.0 |
| John Salley | 76 | 7.7 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 66.6 | 5 | 11.0 | 8.0 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Matt Geiger | 72 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 20.0 | 2 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Willie Burton | 53 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 20.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Keith Askins | 37 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 19.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Alec Kessler | 15 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 55.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Morlon Wiley | 4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Gary Alexander | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Manute Bol | 8 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Miami Heat in the 1994 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Atlanta Hawks
In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat faced off against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Despite their efforts, the Heat were unable to advance, losing the series 3-2 in a tightly contested matchup. Miami's performance was highlighted by Glen Rice's scoring prowess, but ultimately, they couldn't overcome the Hawks' balanced attack and the stellar play of Dominique Wilkins.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 93-88 | |
| Apr 30, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-86 | |
| May 03, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 90-86 | |
| May 05, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 103-89 | |
| May 08, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-91 |
Miami Heat 1993-94 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1993-94 season for the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 1993 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 116-96 | |
| Nov 06, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 95-71 | |
| Nov 11, 1993 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-103 | |
| Nov 12, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | W 115-100 | |
| Nov 17, 1993 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 115-111 | |
| Nov 19, 1993 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 95-92 | |
| Nov 20, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | L 104-102 | |
| Nov 22, 1993 | @ New York Knicks | L 119-87 | |
| Nov 24, 1993 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 108-102 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | W 101-93 | |
| Nov 27, 1993 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 114-100 | |
| Nov 30, 1993 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 123-109 | |
| Dec 03, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 104-99 | |
| Dec 07, 1993 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 106-101 | |
| Dec 09, 1993 | @ Houston Rockets | L 115-109 | |
| Dec 11, 1993 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 111-80 | |
| Dec 13, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-105 | |
| Dec 14, 1993 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 97-88 | |
| Dec 16, 1993 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 90-89 | |
| Dec 18, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-90 | |
| Dec 22, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-90 | |
| Dec 23, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-92 | |
| Dec 26, 1993 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 109-95 | |
| Dec 28, 1993 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 84-76 | |
| Dec 30, 1993 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 108-100 | |
| Jan 02, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 93-85 | |
| Jan 04, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 100-83 | |
| Jan 07, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | W 110-104 | |
| Jan 08, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-90 | |
| Jan 11, 1994 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-95 | |
| Jan 12, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 100-92 | |
| Jan 14, 1994 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-110 | |
| Jan 15, 1994 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 97-78 | |
| Jan 18, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 126-124 | |
| Jan 19, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 109-92 | |
| Jan 21, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 118-98 | |
| Jan 23, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 113-80 | |
| Jan 25, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 119-98 | |
| Jan 26, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-98 | |
| Jan 28, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | W 106-97 | |
| Jan 29, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-98 | |
| Feb 01, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 88-82 | |
| Feb 04, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 124-118 | |
| Feb 05, 1994 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 96-94 | |
| Feb 07, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | W 96-85 | |
| Feb 09, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 102-98 | |
| Feb 10, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 114-98 | |
| Feb 16, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-101 | |
| Feb 17, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 115-112 | |
| Feb 19, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 100-96 | |
| Feb 21, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 128-98 | |
| Feb 22, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 123-97 | |
| Feb 25, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-84 | |
| Feb 26, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 105-100 | |
| Mar 01, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-102 | |
| Mar 02, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-100 | |
| Mar 05, 1994 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-83 | |
| Mar 07, 1994 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-104 | |
| Mar 09, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 102-80 | |
| Mar 11, 1994 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 122-107 | |
| Mar 13, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | W 106-87 | |
| Mar 15, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-94 | |
| Mar 17, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 115-98 | |
| Mar 19, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-95 | |
| Mar 21, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 84-81 | |
| Mar 22, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 124-118 | |
| Mar 24, 1994 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 113-101 | |
| Mar 26, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 100-90 | |
| Mar 29, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 123-115 | |
| Mar 30, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 111-101 | |
| Apr 01, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 101-91 | |
| Apr 02, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 110-87 | |
| Apr 05, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | W 100-86 | |
| Apr 06, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 114-103 | |
| Apr 09, 1994 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 125-105 | |
| Apr 11, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 99-97 | |
| Apr 13, 1994 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 96-90 | |
| Apr 15, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-100 | |
| Apr 17, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 110-103 | |
| Apr 19, 1994 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 126-99 | |
| Apr 21, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 94-89 | |
| Apr 23, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 114-81 |