Tyler Herro’s return boosted the Miami Heat to a crucial victory against the Dallas Mavericks, marking Herro’s season debut. With 24 points from Herro, including a decisive floater in the last minute, the Heat secured a 106-102 victory at the Kaseya Center. This triumph extends the team’s positive streak and celebrates the return of its top scorer, who recovered from ankle surgery performed in September. It was a long period, but it went by quickly. It was great to go out and compete with the team tonight. Herro had been working intensely to regain his physical form, with the expectation of returning at the end of the month, two months after the surgery. The date of the match was marked on the calendar for both him and the team. The absence of Norman Powell, due to injury, made Herro’s return even more valuable for a Heat looking to maintain their initial momentum.
The Heat needed every point from Herro, as Dallas, who has played in 15 defining games this season, recovered from a 13-point deficit to tie the score in the final quarter, thanks to P.J. Washington’s 27 points. A Washington turnover, which resulted in a Bam Adebayo steal, allowed Herro to score a crucial floater, putting the Heat up 104-102. Adebayo secured the victory with free throws, extending the Heat’s streak to five consecutive wins and eight in their last ten games.It’s amazing that he can come back and have that rhythm, and that’s only going to get better. We need as much skill and firepower as possible in this league. It was exciting to have him back.
Erik Spoelstra, Heat Coach
Herro comes from a standout season, where he averaged 23.9 points with 47% effectiveness and was selected for his first All-Star. After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, Spoelstra redesigned the team’s offensive system, incorporating Noah LaRoche as a consultant to implement a completely new system. This unusual system in the NBA avoids the use of pick-and-rolls and has led the Heat to play at a fast pace. Herro, although he showed signs of inactivity at first, he eventually found his rhythm in the second quarter. After scoring his first shot, Herro made nine consecutive shots, and 12 of his last 14 attempts, mainly with mid-range shots and floaters.I was lucky enough to be in the right position and make the floater. But Bam made a great 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 perfectly. He’s going to amplify everything we’re doing.
Erik Spoelstra, Heat Coach
