After a waiting period, Tyler Herro finally made his season debut, marking a milestone for the Miami Heat. With 24 points from Herro, including a crucial floater that gave the Heat the definitive advantage in the last minute, the team achieved a 106-102 victory against the Dallas Mavericks at the Kaseya Center. This triumph not only boosted the Heat’s good start to the season, but also celebrated the return of their top scorer, who had been out of action due to ankle surgery since September.
Herro had been working intensely to regain his physical form, with the return date marked for the end of the month, two months after the surgery. Herro’s return was ideal for the Heat, who were looking to maintain their initial momentum, especially with the absence of Norman Powell due to a groin injury.It was a long period of nine or ten weeks, but it went by fast. The team has had a lot of fun, and being able to go out and compete with them tonight was great.
Tyler Herro
The Heat needed every one of Herro’s points, as Dallas, who has played their fifteenth close game of the season, managed to tie the game in the final quarter. However, after a turnover by Dallas, Herro scored the shot that gave the Heat the lead, sealing the team’s fifth consecutive victory and the eighth in their last 10 games.It’s amazing that he can come back and have that rhythm, and that’s only going to improve. When you face tougher defenses, you can see why we need that skill. You need as much skill and firepower as possible in this league. And it was exciting to have him back.
Erik Spoelstra
Herro comes off a standout season in which he averaged 23.9 points with 47% efficiency and was selected for his first All-Star team. After the Heat’s elimination in the first round of the playoffs, coach Erik Spoelstra implemented a new offensive system, seeking a faster approach in which everyone must make quick decisions. Herro’s game began to click towards the end of the second quarter, and once he started scoring, he didn’t stop, making nine straight shots and 12 of his last 14 attempts.I was in the right position, I got to my spot and made a floater. But Bam made an incredible steal… without Bam, I wouldn’t have been able to make that play.
Tyler Herro
It’s not a fit for him in terms of how we play. He will fit in perfectly. He’s going to amplify everything we’re doing. I’m happy for him and it’s good that we can build on this.
Erik Spoelstra
