Head coach Kevin Loughery Record 42–40 (.512) | Arena Miami Arena | |
Place Division: 4th (Atlantic)
Conference: 8th (Eastern) Playoff finish First Round
(Eliminated 2–3) Television SportsChannel Florida, Sunshine Network, WBFS | ||
The 1993–94 Miami Heat season is the sixth season of the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Led by the scoring and shooting of Glen Rice and Steve Smith, and the rebounding of Rony Seikaly, the Heat got off to a 16–13 start before losing seven straight games afterwards. However, they would post a 7-game winning streak between February and March, finishing the regular season fourth in the Atlantic Division with their first winning record at 42–40. The Heat went on to make their second playoff appearance earning the #8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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In the first round of the playoffs, they faced the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks. Miami would win their first playoff game in franchise history 93–88 in Game 1 on April 28. However, in Game 2 at The Omni, a brawl occurred which involved Heat forward Grant Long choking Hawks forward Duane Ferrell. Long was suspended for one game, while other Heat forward Keith Askins, and Hawks reserve Doug Edwards were suspended for their altercation. Askins was supended for three games, and Edwards for two. After taking a 2–1 lead, the Heat would lose the series in five games. Following the season, Brian Shaw signed as a free agent with the Orlando Magic, and Willie Burton would sign with the Philadelphia 76ers during the next season.
Season standings
z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spotEast First Round
(1) Atlanta Hawks vs. (8) Miami Heat: Hawks win series 3–2
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Hawks and Heat.