The Miami Heat became the first No. 10 seed to advance to the playoffs from the play-in tournament since it became official for each conference's No. 7 through No. 10 seeds for the 2021 playoffs.

The Miami Heat became the first 10th-seeded team to reach the NBA play-offs through the play-in tournament as they scored an overtime success against the Atlanta Hawks. The Heat began the four-team Eastern Conference qualification tournament needing to win consecutive road games to advance.

Despite its infallible lore, the idea of Heat Culture always had to be propped up by a leader. Over Erik Spoelstra’s extensive tenure, he’s always had someone to handle the ball with as much care as aplomb.