Miami Heat Playoffs 2027
The Miami Heat are 5-6 (.455), 8th in the Eastern Conference, 4 games behind the Boston Celtics. If the season ended today they would be the No. 8 seed and play the Cleveland Cavaliers (No. 7) in the Play-In. Next: home to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST on DAZN CLE.
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Eastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtics | 9-2 | .818 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 9-3 | .750 | ½ |
| 3 |  Pistons | 7-3 | .700 | 1½ |
| 4 |  Knicks | 6-4 | .600 | 2½ |
| 5 |  Hawks | 7-5 | .583 | 2½ |
| 6 |  Raptors | 5-5 | .500 | 3½ |
| 7 | Cavaliers | 5-6 | .455 | 4 |
| 8 | Heat | 5-6 | .455 | 4 |
| 9 |  Wizards | 4-7 | .364 | 5 |
| 10 |  Hornets | 4-7 | .364 | 5 |
| 11 |  Magic | 3-7 | .300 | 5½ |
| 12 |  Pacers | 3-8 | .273 | 6 |
| 13 |  Nets | 2-8 | .200 | 6½ |
| 14 |  Bulls | 1-8 | .111 | 7 |
| 15 |  Bucks | 1-10 | .091 | 8 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Heat Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | at  Lakers | L 117-138 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at  Clippers | W 117-116 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | at  Warriors | L 100-120 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | at  Kings | W 114-108 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | at  Jazz | W 115-109 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | vs Cavaliers | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs Pistons | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 | vs  Rockets | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 | vs Bucks | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 22 | vs  Thunder | 6:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 25 | at 76ers | 5:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Knicks | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 29 | at Cavaliers | 6:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Miami Heat playoffs page refreshes after every Heat game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Miami Heat playoffs FAQ
Are the Miami Heat in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 8 in the East, a Play-In place.
Who would the Miami Heat play in the Play-In?
The Cleveland Cavaliers (No. 7), on the road; winner is the No. 7 seed; loser hosts the 9/10 winner for No. 8.
When is the next Heat game?
Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST, home to the Cleveland Cavaliers, on DAZN CLE.
How many wins are the Heat on pace for?
37 wins over 82 games at their current .455 winning percentage.
Does winning the Southeast matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.