The Miami Heat needed their win on Friday night.
It wasn’t easy, and the Atlanta Hawks didn’t go easy on them, but the Heat walked away with a victory and the eighth seed in the East.
According to Legion Hoops, the Heat are now the first No. 10 seed in NBA history to advance to the playoffs.
The Play-In Tournament has been a game changer for the NBA, and this is proof of that.
The Miami Heat are the first No. 10 seed in NBA history to advance to the playoffs.
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 19, 2025
Just a few years ago, it would have been impossible for a 10th seed to go to the postseason.
But with the invention of the Play-In, teams are able to fight for a place in the playoffs.
It all started when the Heat took down the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, keeping their hopes alive.
Then it was time to battle the Hawks, who were fighting for their postseason lives too.
Their game against Atlanta was difficult and the Hawks were flying high at times, but the Heat kept a handle on things and were able to get the job done.
Now that they have made history, they will try to keep it up.
They have to play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening round, which won’t be easy at all.
However, the Heat have consistently shown they have what it takes to fix their mistakes, rally back, and put up a huge effort.
So they might not be favorites in their upcoming series against the Cavaliers, but that doesn’t mean they will go down without a fight.
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