A few days after sending its C team to San Antonio, the Heat found a large part of its squad for the arrival of the Grizzlies, and a player burst the screen. It is Tyler Herro, he who almost packed his bags to the Blazers this summer. Unleashed, the former best sixth man in the NBA scored 30 points, including 21 in the first half, in Miami’s victory (132-124).
“He is so talented, with and without the ball”, underlines Erik Spoelstra. “His reading of the game is improving from year to year. And he was so excited to be on the field. He makes our offense so much more dynamic, and tonight was a good example of that. »
A season “to have fun”
In the absence of Jimmy Butler, Herro was the first option in attack and he even transformed into a “playmaker” with 6 assists and remarkable aggression. With each take of the ball, there was the desire to hurt the defense, and his duel with Desmond Bane had the feel of a regular season.
“I am always ambitious and motivated” he reacts about his card. “It’s a year to be myself and have fun!” » The opportunity also to discover his new look with this headband which gives him the look of Kevin Huerter.
Adebayo dominates Jackson Jr
At his side, Bam Adebayo is also at his best with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks, and he wins his duel with Jaren Jackson Jr, the best defender of last season. His complicity with Herro is obvious, and the duo took 15 of Miami’s first 16 shots! “The greatest players want to compete against the most respected players” continues Spoelstra. “Bam makes the right reads and asserts himself more and more, regardless of the opponent. His aggression was very good tonight.”
To lead the game, Kyle Lowry, whose experience and accuracy will still be valuable this season. The 2019 NBA champion finished the game with 5 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
