The Miami Heat achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first team to reach the playoffs as a 10th seed through the NBA's play-in tournament. This marks their entry into the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. The Heat secured their spot with a thrilling 123-114 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks, overcoming a significant fourth-quarter deficit. Their journey through the play-in required consecutive road victories, first defeating the Bulls, followed by the Hawks. They will face the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the first-round playoff series.
The Heat became the first 10th-place team to make the playoffs from the play-in tournament since its inception, showcasing resilience with back-to-back road wins.
Miami's playoff run marks their sixth consecutive season, solidifying their commitment to postseason performance and the challenges of overcoming a significant deficit during games.
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