Record: 61-21, Finished 1st in NBA Atlantic Division
Coach: Pat Riley (61-21)
Executive: Randy Pfund, Dave Wohl
PTS/G: 94.8 (22nd of 29) Opp PTS/G: 89.3 (3rd of 29)
SRS: 5.56 (4th of 29) Pace: 88.2 (25th of 29)
Off Rtg: 106.8 (12th of 29) Def Rtg: 100.6 (1st of 29) Net Rtg: +6.2 (5th of 29)
Expected W-L: 57-25 (4th of 29)
Preseason Odds: Championship +1500, Over-Under 47.5
Arena: Miami Arena Attendance: 615,160 (25th of 29)
NBA 1997 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-2) versus Orlando Magic
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-3) versus New York Knicks
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Eastern Conference Finals (1-4) versus Chicago Bulls
(Series Stats)
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