Miami’s 13th NBA season would see the Heat go 50-32, winning at least 60% of their games for the fifth consecutive year, but for the first time in five seasons not win the Atlantic Division crown. Miami’s record was just good enough to finish second in the division, six games behind the Philadelphia 76ers. Miami couldn’t last through the first round of the postseason, however, bowing out in a three game sweep at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets. At least it wasn’t the Knicks. Four of Miami’s Five Stars were enjoying their first full season with the southernmost NBA franchise.
Five Stars: 2000-01
