The 2015-16 Miami Heat season was one marked by transition and resilience. Under the guidance of head coach Erik Spoelstra, the Heat finished the regular season with a 48-34 record, securing the third seed in the Eastern Conference. The team was led by veteran Dwyane Wade, who averaged 19.0 points per game, showcasing his enduring talent and leadership on the court.
Key off-season acquisitions, including point guard Goran Dragić and rookie forward Justise Winslow, contributed significantly to the team’s performance. Dragić provided stability and playmaking, averaging 14.1 points and 5.8 assists per game. Meanwhile, Hassan Whiteside emerged as a defensive force, leading the NBA in blocks with 3.7 per game and earning a spot on the All-NBA Defensive Second Team.
In the postseason, the Heat demonstrated their competitiveness by defeating the Charlotte Hornets in a hard-fought seven-game series in the first round. Miami then faced the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite a valiant effort, the Heat ultimately fell in seven games, ending their playoff run.
The season was also notable for the absence of Chris Bosh, who was sidelined due to a recurrence of blood clot issues. His health challenges were a significant storyline, impacting the team’s frontcourt depth and versatility. Overall, the 2015-16 season for the Miami Heat was a testament to their adaptability and competitive spirit amidst adversity. The team’s ability to navigate challenges set the stage for future rebuilding efforts and roster changes.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-3, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Miami Heat Roster and Stats for 2015-16 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Chris Bosh | 53 | 19.1 | 7.4 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 36.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dwyane Wade | 74 | 19.0 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 15.9 | 14 | 21.4 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 52.2 |
| Hassan Whiteside | 73 | 14.2 | 11.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 10 | 12.0 | 10.9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| Goran Dragić | 72 | 14.1 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 31.2 | 14 | 16.5 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 34.8 |
| Joe Johnson | 24 | 13.4 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 41.7 | 14 | 12.1 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 28.3 |
| Luol Deng | 74 | 12.3 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 34.4 | 14 | 13.3 | 5.9 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 42.1 |
| Gerald Green | 69 | 8.9 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 32.3 | 12 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 28.6 |
| Tyler Johnson | 36 | 8.7 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 38.0 | 5 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Josh Richardson | 52 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 46.1 | 14 | 6.6 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 37.0 |
| Justise Winslow | 78 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 27.6 | 13 | 6.9 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 27.8 |
| Amar'e Stoudemire | 52 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 9 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Mario Chalmers | 6 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Beno Udrih | 36 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Josh McRoberts | 42 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 24.5 | 10 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Briante Weber | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Andersen | 7 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Udonis Haslem | 37 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 11.1 | 9 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jarnell Stokes | 5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| James Ennis III | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Miami Heat in the 2016 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Charlotte Hornets
In the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat faced off against the Charlotte Hornets in a thrilling seven-game series. The Heat showcased their experience and resilience, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit to advance. Key performances from veterans like Dwyane Wade were instrumental in the decisive Game 7 victory, highlighting Miami's playoff poise.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 123-91 | |
| Apr 20, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 115-103 | |
| Apr 23, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 96-80 | |
| Apr 25, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 89-85 | |
| Apr 27, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 90-88 | |
| Apr 29, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 97-90 | |
| May 01, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 106-73 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Toronto Raptors
In the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat faced the Toronto Raptors in a hard-fought Eastern Conference semifinal series that went to a decisive Game 7. Despite strong performances from veterans like Dwyane Wade and the rising talent of Hassan Whiteside, the Heat were ultimately outmatched by the Raptors' resilience and depth, losing the series 4-3. This series was marked by intense competition and several close games, underscoring the Heat's tenacity but also highlighting their need for additional firepower to advance further in the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 102-96 | |
| May 05, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-92 | |
| May 07, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 95-91 | |
| May 09, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 94-87 | |
| May 11, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 99-91 | |
| May 13, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 103-91 | |
| May 15, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 116-89 |
Miami Heat 2015-16 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2015-16 season for the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2015 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 104-94 | |
| Oct 30, 2015 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-92 | |
| Nov 01, 2015 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 109-89 | |
| Nov 03, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 98-92 | |
| Nov 05, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-84 | |
| Nov 06, 2015 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 90-87 | |
| Nov 08, 2015 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 96-76 | |
| Nov 10, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 101-88 | |
| Nov 12, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 92-91 | |
| Nov 17, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-91 | |
| Nov 19, 2015 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 116-109 | |
| Nov 21, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 96-91 | |
| Nov 23, 2015 | vs. New York Knicks | W 95-78 | |
| Nov 25, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 104-81 | |
| Nov 27, 2015 | @ New York Knicks | W 97-78 | |
| Nov 30, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 105-95 | |
| Dec 03, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 97-95 | |
| Dec 05, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-84 | |
| Dec 07, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 114-103 | |
| Dec 09, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 99-81 | |
| Dec 11, 2015 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 96-83 | |
| Dec 13, 2015 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 100-97 | |
| Dec 14, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 100-88 | |
| Dec 16, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 104-98 | |
| Dec 18, 2015 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 108-94 | |
| Dec 20, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-109 | |
| Dec 22, 2015 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 93-92 | |
| Dec 25, 2015 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 94-88 | |
| Dec 26, 2015 | @ Orlando Magic | W 108-101 | |
| Dec 28, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 111-105 | |
| Dec 29, 2015 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 99-90 | |
| Jan 01, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 106-82 | |
| Jan 03, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | W 97-75 | |
| Jan 04, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 103-100 | |
| Jan 06, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | L 98-90 | |
| Jan 08, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 103-95 | |
| Jan 09, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | L 98-83 | |
| Jan 11, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 111-103 | |
| Jan 13, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 104-90 | |
| Jan 15, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 98-95 | |
| Jan 17, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 99-74 | |
| Jan 19, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 91-79 | |
| Jan 20, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 106-87 | |
| Jan 22, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 101-81 | |
| Jan 25, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 89-84 | |
| Jan 26, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 102-98 | |
| Jan 29, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-103 | |
| Jan 31, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 105-87 | |
| Feb 02, 2016 | @ Houston Rockets | L 115-102 | |
| Feb 03, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 93-90 | |
| Feb 05, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 98-95 | |
| Feb 07, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-93 | |
| Feb 09, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 119-101 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 115-111 | |
| Feb 20, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 114-94 | |
| Feb 22, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 101-93 | |
| Feb 24, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 118-112 | |
| Feb 27, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 101-89 | |
| Feb 28, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | W 98-81 | |
| Mar 01, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 129-111 | |
| Mar 03, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-92 | |
| Mar 04, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-102 | |
| Mar 06, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-98 | |
| Mar 09, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 114-108 | |
| Mar 11, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 118-96 | |
| Mar 12, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 112-104 | |
| Mar 14, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 124-119 | |
| Mar 17, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 109-106 | |
| Mar 19, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 122-101 | |
| Mar 22, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 113-99 | |
| Mar 23, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-88 | |
| Mar 25, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 108-97 | |
| Mar 28, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 110-99 | |
| Mar 30, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-100 | |
| Apr 01, 2016 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 112-106 | |
| Apr 02, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-93 | |
| Apr 05, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 107-89 | |
| Apr 07, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 106-98 | |
| Apr 08, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | L 112-109 | |
| Apr 10, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 118-96 | |
| Apr 12, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 99-93 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 98-88 |