The Miami Heat stunned the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals to level up the series at 1-1 and reinforcements could be the way for them very soon.
It was reported that Tyler Herro could be back for Game 3 after missing almost two months of action due to two broken fingers on his shooting hand. Prior to Game 2, Herro told Ros Gold-Onwude that he is still in some pain and is mindful of not messing up the team’s rhythm when he returns.
“I spoke with Tyler Herro ahead his Game 2 pregame routine and he told me he experiences both soreness and swelling in the right hand after shooting and he can feel the soreness when he’s making a “follow through” shooting motion. He also shared his consideration of not wanting to come back and mess up the rhythm of the team. While there was hope he’d return for Game 2 as he’s participating in all aspects of team practice, he’s making sure the time is right for his return to the court.”
Reporting from #NBAFinals: I spoke with Tyler Herro ahead his Game 2 pregame routine and he told me he experiences both soreness and swelling in the right hand after shooting and he can feel the soreness when he’s making a “follow through” shooting motion. He also shared his…
— Ros Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) June 5, 2023
The Heat have done surprisingly well despite Herro’s absence. You’d think a team that was 25th in offensive rating during the regular season would struggle without a guard who averaged 20.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG, and 4.2 APG, but that hasn’t been the case.
The likes of Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent have stepped up, while Jimmy Butler has elevated his game in the playoffs as he usually tends to do. Some executives around the league had told Zach Lowe over a month ago that Herro’s absence won’t deeply impact the Heat and they were on the money.
Paul Pierce Does Not Want The Heat To Bring Tyler Herro Back For The Finals
While Herro wants to make sure he doesn’t mess up the rhythm, Paul Pierce thinks his return will ultimately cause some issues. Pierce believes Herro’s injury might have been a blessing in disguise as it has shown everyone what Martin is capable of.
Pierce went on to say that Martin is better than Herro and his rhythm would be thrown off if the 2022 Sixth Man of the Year returns to the court. Pierce does not want to see that happen, but it’s hard to imagine that the Heat won’t have Herro back on the court if he’s healthy.
Even if it’s only in some spurts here and there, he can provide instant offense and could be the X-factor that helps Miami shock the world and upset the Nuggets to win the title.
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