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The Miami Heat won their first game in
Published: December 14, 1988 | Updated: October 17, 2025 1 min read
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The Miami Heat won their first game in

On Dec. 14, 19881988  The Miami Heat won their first game in the NBA, defeating the LA Clippers 89-88 at the LA Sports Arena. The win by Miami broke a 17-game losing streak, which established an NBA record for consecutive losses at the start of a season that was tied by the Clippers nearly 11 years later.

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