After missing twenty matches in a row, following a hyperextended knee and a foot injury, Tyler Herro returned to the courts Friday evening in Houston. It was his first match since February 23 and he didn't miss it.
He scored 17 points at 7/14 shooting, with 6 assists and 5 rebounds in 25 minutes in Miami's victory. “I was excited to be on the field, doing what I love with my friends,” he comments. “In addition, we are in a competitive atmosphere since we are fighting for the playoffs. »
Certainly, the best sixth man of the year 2022 seemed rusty on certain actions, missing affordable shots. But then, with 9 points in the last quarter, he was very interesting, even decisive during the Heat's highlight to dismiss the Rockets.
“It’s great to have him back with us”welcomes Erik Spoelstra. “I have not forgotten what he can bring. Talent, creativity, speed. Everything we need. »
The perfect time to come back
If the Florida coach did not forget the qualities of his player, he did however forget to monitor his playing time. He was supposed to limit it for this restart, but the 25 minutes exceeded what was planned… “It is likely that the staff will give me a severe reprimand. The most important thing will be how he feels on Saturday”recalls Spoelstra.
What will happen to the full-back situation: will he return to the major five by the end of the season or find a place as a sixth man? The double NBA champion will have to make a decision but, whatever the case, the return of Tyler Herro comes at the perfect time, 24 hours before a crucial match against Indiana.
Indeed, in the event of a victory against the Pacers, the Heat will return to 6th place, the last qualifier directly for the playoffs.
| Tyler Herro | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | MIA | 55 | 27 | 42.8 | 38.9 | 87.0 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 13.5 |
| 2020-21 | MIA | 54 | 30 | 43.9 | 36.0 | 80.3 | 0.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 15.1 |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 66 | 33 | 44.7 | 39.9 | 86.8 | 0.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 20.7 |
| 2022-23 | MIA | 67 | 35 | 43.9 | 37.8 | 93.4 | 0.4 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 20.1 |
| 2023-24 | MIA | 36 | 34 | 43.7 | 39.9 | 83.5 | 0.5 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 20.8 |
| Total | 278 | 32 | 43.9 | 38.5 | 87.1 | 0.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 18.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
