1993–94 Miami Heat season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 August 2023 Miami Heat 1994 42 40 Atlantic 4 8 Kevin Loughery Lewis Schaffel Ted Arison Billy Cunningham Lewis Schaffel Miami Arena WBFS-TVSunshine Network WINZ First round(lost to Hawks 2–3) MIA The 1993–94 Miami Heat season was the sixth season for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association. Miami Heat Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/ August 7, 2026 Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the Heat signed free agent 7' 7" center Manute Bol, but released him to free agency after only just eight games. Geiger, Not Bol, Is Heat's Best Backup Center Sun Sentinel October 17, 1993 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1993/10/17/geiger-not-bol-is-heats-best-backup-center/ June 4, 2023 Sports People: Pro Basketball: Heat Fines Bol The New York Times October 27, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/10/27/sports/sports-people-pro-basketball-heat-fines-bol.html November 10, 2022 Miami Heat Fine Bol for Missing Two Games United Press International October 27, 1993 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/10/27/Miami-Heat-fine-Bol-for-missing-two-games/6054751694400/ October 16, 2022 Regular season The Heat got off to a slow start by losing six of their first nine games of the regular season, but then won 13 of their next 20 games, leading to a 16–13 start to the season. However, the team struggled posting a seven-game losing streak in January afterwards, Pistons Extend Heat's Misery Tampa Bay Times January 22, 1994 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1994/01/22/pistons-extend-heat-s-misery/ June 4, 2025 Ledger Wire Services Pistons Down Heat, 118-98 to Halt Losing Streak at 14 The Ledger January 22, 1994 4D https://books.google.com/books?id=R90vAAAAIBAJ&dq=1994+Detroit+Pistons+Miami+Heat+118-98&pg=PA20&article_id=4958,663280 June 4, 2025 and later on held a 23–24 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 10, 1994 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=10&year=1994 July 22, 2022 The Heat posted a seven-game winning streak between February and March, but then lost 13 of their final 18 games of the season, finishing in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 42–40 record, which was their first ever winning record above .500 in winning percentage; the team earned the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, and qualified for their second NBA playoff appearance. 1993–94 Miami Heat Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/1994_games.html June 23, 2021 Glen Rice averaged 21.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, and also led the Heat with 132 three-point field goals, while Steve Smith averaged 17.3 points and 5.1 assists per game, and Rony Seikaly provided the team with 15.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. In addition, Grant Long averaged 11.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, while second-year guard Harold Miner contributed 10.5 points per game, but only played 63 games due to a knee injury, Winderman Ira Miner in Therapy Sun Sentinel February 3, 1994 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1994-02-03-9402030032-story.html September 26, 2022 Houston Replaces Miner in Slam Dunk Championship United Press International February 10, 1994 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/02/10/Houston-replaces-Miner-in-slam-dunk-championship/4813760856400/ June 4, 2023 Patton Robes Dunk Contest Having Some Soar Trouble Sun Sentinel February 12, 1994 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1994-02-12-9402120081-story.html September 30, 2022 and Brian Shaw contributed 9.0 points and 5.0 assists per game. Meanwhile, John Salley averaged 7.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while off the bench, Bimbo Coles contributed 7.7 points and 3.5 assists per game, and second-year center Matt Geiger provided with 7.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. 1993–94 Miami Heat Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/1994.html June 23, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Miner was selected to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, in which he won the previous year; however, he did not participate this year due to injury, and was replaced with Allan Houston of the Detroit Pistons. Basketball Bangor Daily News February 12-13, 1994 14 https://books.google.com/books?id=EGo-AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA88&dq=1994+nba+rookie+game+rosters&article_id=5001,3411874&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjEu5mKu-CPAxWgkIkEHWNGB3YQ6AF6BAgOEAM#v=onepage&q=1994%20nba%20rookie%20game%20rosters&f=false September 18, 2025 The Heat finished 16th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 617,242 at the Miami Arena during the regular season. 1993–94 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1994.html February 14, 2026 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1994 NBA playoffs, the Heat faced off against the top–seeded, and Central Division champion Atlanta Hawks, who were led by Kevin Willis, All-Star forward Danny Manning, and All-Star guard Mookie Blaylock. On April 28, 1994, the Heat won their first ever NBA playoff game in franchise history, defeating the Hawks in Game 1 on the road, 93–88 at the Omni Coliseum. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Heat Stuns Hawks on Late Run The New York Times April 29, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/29/sports/pro-basketball-heat-stuns-hawks-on-late-run.html February 25, 2023 Winderman Ira Smith Wakes Up Dizzy, But Will Play Tonight Sun Sentinel April 30, 1994 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1994-04-30-9404290809-story.html September 26, 2022 1994 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 1: Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks Box Score, April 28, 1994 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199404280ATL.html May 29, 2026 With the series tied at 1–1, the Heat won Game 3 over the Hawks at home, 90–86 at the Miami Arena to take a 2–1 series lead. Associated Press NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference: Heat Closing in on a History-Making Feat Los Angeles Times May 4, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-05-04-sp-53518-story.html November 10, 2022 Winderman Ira Confident Heat a Game Up Sun Sentinel May 4, 1994 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1994-05-04-9405040144-story.html January 18, 2022 1994 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 3: Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat Box Score, May 3, 1994 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199405030MIA.html February 25, 2023 However, the Heat lost the next two games to the Hawks, losing Game 4 at home, 103–89, and then losing Game 5 at the Omni Coliseum, 102–91, thus losing in a hard-fought five-game series. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Hawks Cruise Into Round 2 with Blaylock at Throttle The New York Times May 9, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/09/sports/pro-basketball-hawks-cruise-into-round-2-with-blaylock-at-throttle.html July 26, 2021 Glier Ray Hawks 102, Heat 91 The Washington Post May 9, 1994 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/1994/05/09/hawks-102-heat-91/807c0b4b-2fcb-4676-8701-a9c9f6a50988/ July 22, 2022 1994 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Heat vs. Hawks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1994-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-heat-vs-hawks.html February 9, 2023 Notable incidents One notable incident of the NBA playoffs occurred during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round, against the Hawks at the Omni Coliseum. A brawl occurred in which Long choked Hawks forward Duane Ferrell after fouling him; Long was suspended for one game while Heat forward Keith Askins, and Hawks reserve and rookie small forward Doug Edwards, were also both suspended for their altercation off the bench; Askins was suspended for three games, and Edwards was suspended for two games. The Heat lost to the Hawks by a score of 104–86. Associated Press NBA Playoffs: Not Letting Sleeping Hawks Lie, Heat Chokes, Then Loses Game Los Angeles Times May 1, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-05-01-sp-52524-story.html September 26, 2022 Winderman Ira Heat Goes Down Fighting Sun Sentinel May 1, 1994 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1994-05-01-9405010056-story.html December 2, 2016 Pro Basketball: N.B.A. Socks It to Brawlers The New York Times May 3, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/03/sports/pro-basketball-nba-socks-it-to-brawlers.html January 18, 2022 Aftermath Following the season, Seikaly was traded to the Golden State Warriors after six seasons with the Heat, Associated Press Pro Basketball: Seikaly Is Traded for Owens The New York Times November 3, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/03/sports/pro-basketball-seikaly-is-traded-for-owens.html May 11, 2026 Associated Press Roundup: Warriors Finally Get a Center in Seikaly Los Angeles Times November 3, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-11-03-sp-58147-story.html May 11, 2026 Winderman Ira Seikaly Sent to Warriors Sun Sentinel November 3, 1994 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1994-11-03-9411030072-story.html May 11, 2026 while Shaw signed as a free agent with the Orlando Magic, Sports People: Basketball: Magic Signs Another Free Agent in Shaw The New York Times September 23, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/23/sports/sports-people-basketball-magic-signs-another-free-agent-in-shaw.html October 13, 2021 Cooper Barry Shaw Signs with Magic Orlando Sentinel September 23, 1994 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1994-09-23-9409230225-story.html January 29, 2023 Eastern Conference The Washington Post November 4, 1994 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/11/04/eastern-conference/6a9f6bcb-fb82-4243-8284-36f7dc0be7ea/ September 26, 2022 and Willie Burton signed with the Philadelphia 76ers during the next season. Transactions The New York Times November 9, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/09/sports/transactions-773956.html July 23, 2022 Associated Press New York Knick Guard John Starks Signed... Los Angeles Times November 9, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-11-09-sp-60461-story.html December 21, 2022 NBA draft 1993 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club team 2 35 Ed Stokes Center United States Arizona Roster Miami Heat 1993–94 #000000 #FFFFFF #A50021 #FFFFFF 2 Keith Askins F 6 7 197 1967–12–15 Alabama 34 Willie Burton F 6 8 210 1968–05–26 Minnesota 12 Bimbo Coles G 6 1 180 1968–04–22 Virginia Tech 52 Matt Geiger C 7 0 243 1969–09–10 Georgia Tech 33 Alec Kessler C 6 11 230 1967–01–13 Georgia 43 Grant Long F 6 8 225 1966–03–12 Eastern Michigan 32 Harold Miner G 6 5 210 1971–05–05 USC 41 Glen Rice F 6 7 215 1967–05–28 Michigan 22 John Salley C 6 11 230 1964–05–16 Georgia Tech 4 Rony Seikaly C 6 11 230 1965–05–10 Syracuse 20 Brian Shaw basketball G 6 6 190 1966–03–22 UC Santa Barbara 3 Steve Smith basketball G 6 7 200 1969–03–31 Michigan State Kevin Loughery Alvin Gentry Bob Staak https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/1994.html Regular season Season standings MIA MIA z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot Game log Regular season Miami Heat 1994 #000000 #A50021 Total: 42–40 (home: 22–19; road: 20–21) Miami Heat November yes #A50021 #000000 2 5 3 2 Miami Heat December #A50021 #000000 5 4 2 2 Miami Heat January #A50021 #000000 3 2 5 6 Miami Heat February #A50021 #000000 3 2 6 2 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" Miami Heat March #A50021 #000000 5 3 3 5 Miami Heat April #A50021 #000000 4 3 1 4 MIA 1994 Playoffs Miami Heat 1994 yes #000000 #A50021 Miami Heat First Round no yes yes #A50021 #000000 1 1 1 2 |- | 1 | April 28 | @ Atlanta | W 93–88 | Steve Smith (22) | Glen Rice (10) | Bimbo Coles (5) | The Omni11,543 | 1–0 |- | 2 | April 30 | @ Atlanta | L 86–104 | Steve Smith (24) | Steve Smith (9) | four players tied (2) | The Omni16,368 | 1–1 |- | 3 | May 3 | Atlanta | W 90–86 | Steve Smith (25) | Rony Seikaly (20) | Brian Shaw (4) | Miami Arena15,200 | 2–1 |- | 4 | May 5 | Atlanta | L 89–103 | Bimbo Coles (18) | Rony Seikaly (8) | Bimbo Coles (7) | Miami Arena15,200 | 2–2 |- | 5 | May 8 | @ Atlanta | L 91–102 | Grant Long (22) | Grant Long (10) | Rony Seikaly (4) | The Omni14,472 | 2–3 |- MIA 1994 yes Player statistics Ragular season Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameGlen RiceSF81 81 2,999 434 184 110 32 1,708 37.0 5.4 2.3 1.4 .4 21.1Steve Smith basketballSG 78 77 2,776 352 394 84 35 1,346 35.6 4.5 5.1 1.1 .4 17.3Brian Shaw basketballSG 77 52 2,037 350 385 71 21 693 26.5 4.5 5.0 .9 .3 9.0John SalleyPF 76 45 1,910 407 135 56 78 582 25.1 5.4 1.8 .7 1.0 7.7Bimbo ColesPG 76 4 1,726 159 263 75 12 588 22.7 2.1 3.5 1.0 .2 7.7Rony SeikalyC 72 60 2,410 740 136 59 100 1,088 33.5 10.3 1.9 .8 1.4 15.1Matt GeigerC 72 0 1,199 303 32 36 29 521 16.7 4.2 .4 .5 .4 7.2Grant LongPF 69 59 2,201 495 170 89 26 788 31.9 7.2 2.5 1.3 .4 11.4Harold MinerSG 63 31 1,358 156 95 31 13 661 21.6 2.5 1.5 .5 .2 10.5Willie BurtonSF 53 1 697 136 39 18 20 371 13.2 2.6 .7 .3 .4 7.0Keith AskinsSF 37 0 319 82 13 11 1 85 8.6 2.2 .4 .3 .0 2.3Alec KesslerPF 15 0 66 10 2 1 1 33 4.4 .7 .1 .1 .1 2.2Manute Bol†C 8 0 61 11 0 0 6 2 7.6 1.4 .0 .0 .8 .3Morlon Wiley†PG 4 0 34 4 7 2 0 7 8.5 1.0 1.8 .5 .0 1.8Gary Alexander basketball†PF 4 0 12 3 1 0 0 2 3.0 .8 .3 .0 .0 .5 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Heat only. Playoffs Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameJohn SalleyPF5 5 201 40 8 2 5 55 40.2 8.0 1.6 .4 1.0 11.0Glen RiceSF5 5 195 36 10 11 2 65 39.0 7.2 2.0 2.2 .4 13.0Steve Smith basketballSG5 5 192 30 11 4 2 96 38.4 6.0 2.2 .8 .4 19.2Brian Shaw basketballSG5 5 112 20 9 4 1 39 22.4 4.0 1.8 .8 .2 7.8Rony SeikalyC5 3 165 47 8 4 7 41 33.0 9.4 1.6 .8 1.4 8.2Bimbo ColesPG5 0 140 14 17 7 1 69 28.0 2.8 3.4 1.4 .2 13.8Grant LongPF 4 2 110 18 7 3 2 49 27.5 4.5 1.8 .8 .5 12.3Harold MinerSG 4 0 57 8 2 1 0 32 14.3 2.0 .5 .3 .0 8.0Willie BurtonSF 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 2 5.5 .0 .0 .0 .0 1.0Matt GeigerC 2 0 11 4 0 0 0 1 5.5 2.0 .0 .0 .0 .5Keith AskinsSF 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 6.0 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .0 References 1993-94 Miami Heat Category:Miami Heat seasons Miami Heat Miami Heat Miami Heat