They played at one of the slowest tempos in the NBA, ranking 28th in pace. Key Roster & Statistics
The Heat built their success on a "next man up" mentality, overcoming significant injuries to key players like Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry through exceptional roster depth.
The Heat entered the playoffs with home-court advantage through the Eastern Conference Finals. Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4–1 . Miami Heat (2021)
Finished 1st in the Southeast Division and 1st in the Eastern Conference.
Statistically, they featured an elite defense (5th in Defensive Rating) and the league's most accurate three-point shooting team (1st in 3P% at 37.9%). They played at one of the slowest tempos
NBA ; leading bench scorer at 20.7 PPG. Kyle Lowry Acquired via sign-and-trade from Toronto. P.J. Tucker Veteran defensive specialist signed in free agency. Major Offseason Moves (2021)
Secured the veteran forward from the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4–1
To retool after a disappointing 2020-21 exit, Miami made several high-impact transactions in August 2021: