The 1999-00 Miami Heat season was marked by strong defensive play and consistent performance in the Eastern Conference. Under the leadership of head coach Pat Riley, the Heat finished the regular season with a record of 52-30. This record placed them at the top of the Atlantic Division and secured the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Alonzo Mourning was a standout player for Miami, delivering an impressive season that earned him the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Mourning was pivotal in anchoring the Heat’s defense, which was one of the best in the league, allowing just 91.4 points per game. His contributions were complemented by solid performances from teammates like Jamal Mashburn, Tim Hardaway, and P.J. Brown, who provided both scoring and defensive support.
In the playoffs, the Heat faced the Detroit Pistons in the first round, securing a 3-0 series sweep. However, their postseason journey ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they were defeated by the New York Knicks in a closely contested seven-game series. The series against the Knicks was intense, with the Heat falling just short in Game 7, losing 83-82.
Overall, the 1999-00 season was successful in demonstrating Miami’s defensive prowess and competitive spirit, but it also highlighted the challenges they faced in advancing past the semifinals in a tough Eastern Conference landscape.
- Regular Season Record: 52-20
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-0, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Miami Heat Roster and Stats for 1999-00 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Alonzo Mourning | 79 | 21.7 | 9.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 10 | 21.6 | 10.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| Jamal Mashburn | 76 | 17.5 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 40.3 | 10 | 17.5 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 39.4 |
| Tim Hardaway | 52 | 13.4 | 2.9 | 7.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 36.7 | 7 | 7.7 | 2.1 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| Voshon Lenard | 53 | 11.9 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 39.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| P.J. Brown | 80 | 9.6 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 10 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Dan Majerle | 69 | 7.3 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 36.2 | 10 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 40.0 |
| Clarence Weatherspoon | 78 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 10 | 6.4 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Carter | 79 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 13.1 | 10 | 7.7 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 16.7 |
| Otis Thorpe | 51 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 10 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Bruce Bowen | 27 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 46.4 | 10 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 22.7 |
| Mark Strickland | 58 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rodney Buford | 34 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 24.1 | 1 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Rex Walters | 33 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tim James | 4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Duane Causwell | 25 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Harold Jamison | 12 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Miami Heat in the 2000 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Detroit Pistons
In the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat faced a dramatic first-round series against the Detroit Pistons. The series went the distance, with Miami clinching victory in a nail-biting Game 5, winning 82-79, thanks to clutch performances from stars like Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway. This tightly contested matchup showcased the Heat's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, setting the tone for their competitive spirit that season.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 95-85 | |
| Apr 25, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 84-82 | |
| Apr 29, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 91-72 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. New York Knicks
In the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat faced the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, marking the fourth consecutive postseason they clashed. Despite Miami's strong regular season performance, the series went to a decisive Game 7, where the Heat narrowly lost 83-82 at home, with New York's Latrell Sprewell and Allan Houston proving pivotal, eliminating Miami and continuing the fierce rivalry between the teams.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | W 87-83 | |
| May 09, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 82-76 | |
| May 12, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | W 77-76 | |
| May 14, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 91-83 | |
| May 17, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | W 87-81 | |
| May 19, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 72-70 | |
| May 21, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 83-82 |
Miami Heat 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 128-122 | |
| Nov 04, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 97-86 | |
| Nov 05, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 105-87 | |
| Nov 09, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 113-101 | |
| Nov 11, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 128-105 | |
| Nov 12, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | W 104-95 | |
| Nov 14, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | W 94-88 | |
| Nov 16, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-96 | |
| Nov 17, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-93 | |
| Nov 20, 1999 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-92 | |
| Nov 23, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 113-106 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 93-91 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 89-86 | |
| Nov 29, 1999 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 98-88 | |
| Dec 01, 1999 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 90-83 | |
| Dec 03, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-84 | |
| Dec 06, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 99-91 | |
| Dec 07, 1999 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 86-76 | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 107-97 | |
| Dec 11, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 92-88 | |
| Dec 14, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 102-97 | |
| Dec 16, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-95 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 106-89 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 92-89 | |
| Dec 22, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 74-72 | |
| Dec 26, 1999 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-85 | |
| Dec 28, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 89-78 | |
| Dec 29, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | W 109-106 | |
| Jan 02, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-103 | |
| Jan 04, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | L 91-87 | |
| Jan 06, 2000 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 111-99 | |
| Jan 08, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 90-89 | |
| Jan 11, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 116-106 | |
| Jan 13, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | L 93-83 | |
| Jan 14, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 92-87 | |
| Jan 16, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-83 | |
| Jan 18, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 92-85 | |
| Jan 21, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 101-79 | |
| Jan 23, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | L 101-88 | |
| Jan 25, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 115-89 | |
| Jan 28, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 108-93 | |
| Jan 29, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 94-84 | |
| Jan 31, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 104-82 | |
| Feb 02, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | W 105-103 | |
| Feb 04, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-92 | |
| Feb 06, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-80 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 115-100 | |
| Feb 15, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-88 | |
| Feb 17, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 83-76 | |
| Feb 18, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 91-84 | |
| Feb 20, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 85-80 | |
| Feb 21, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 95-87 | |
| Feb 23, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 99-85 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 87-82 | |
| Feb 26, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | W 98-88 | |
| Feb 28, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | W 85-76 | |
| Feb 29, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-69 | |
| Mar 02, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 101-83 | |
| Mar 05, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 93-80 | |
| Mar 06, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 100-92 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 96-88 | |
| Mar 12, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 105-96 | |
| Mar 14, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-104 | |
| Mar 16, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 92-77 | |
| Mar 18, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 92-90 | |
| Mar 20, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-89 | |
| Mar 21, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 82-77 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-87 | |
| Mar 26, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 94-69 | |
| Mar 28, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 81-78 | |
| Mar 30, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 105-80 | |
| Apr 02, 2000 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 88-84 | |
| Apr 04, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 111-85 | |
| Apr 06, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 76-70 | |
| Apr 07, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 103-85 | |
| Apr 09, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | W 95-94 | |
| Apr 10, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 96-80 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 90-73 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 105-101 | |
| Apr 16, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 95-84 | |
| Apr 18, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 97-73 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 83-73 |