If you think it's getting hot in here, it's probably from the sizzle of those Miami Heat tickets. The Heat has been setting the courts on fire for a while and is currently one of the top teams to watch. A number of top NBA players have played for the Heat and the team has made some spectacular plays during its career.

The Miami Heat is based in Miami, Florida and plays its home games from the American Airlines Arena. The Heat plays for the National Basketball Association and is also a part of the Eastern Conference and the Southeast Division. So far the team has won seven division titles, one conference title and one championship win.

Hot In Miami

In the eighties, the NBA decided to add a number of expansion units and in 1987; Miami and Orlando were literally at each other's heels, vying for the franchise bid. The Miami Heat was born the following year, with Orlando getting its own franchise in 1989. The Heat started out with a great coach and assistant coach. And that was it. The team itself was made up of players who were either too young and inexperienced or were journeymen. It wasn't surprising that fans who had purchased Miami Heat tickets, found themselves witness to the team setting an NBA record for losing its first 17 games.

Added to this was the fact that the Heat was for some reason placed in the Midwest division, resulting in long road trips for the team. As if that wasn't enough, the team was also bogged down with injuries. The Heat also made a number of draft picks, which simply did not deliver on the court.

The Nineties and a New Beginning

It wouldn't be until the nineties that the Heat would really start to improve. This was mainly due to the addition of a number of high-caliber players like, Shaquille O'Neal and Alonzo Mourning. Sales of Miami Heat tickets picked up, since a number of fans just wanted to see these legendary names play. The team continued to improve and soon had kindled a rivalry with the New York Knicks. The rivalry between the two teams was perhaps best seen in an altercation that actually had the Knicks coach clutching Mourning's leg in an attempt to stop a fight. By the time the new millennium rolled around, the heat was definitely on fire, pulling in almost consecutive division title wins. In 2006, the Heat won the NBA championships and basketball lovers were clamoring for Miami Heat tickets. Though the team was geared to pull off another big win in 2007, the team slipped into poor playing, mainly due to some of their star players being bogged down with injuries and personal tragedies.

Despite their poor performance, the Heat is looking to put in some better performances in the new season. With a number of exciting new drafts, the Heat looks ready to set the courts on fire once again. If you are looking forward to some hot basketball action, you can't go wrong with the Miami Heat. Get to an online authorized ticket vendor now and book your Miami Heat tickets.