"Because for as much as this team impressed without him, they weren't challenging for the NBA crown in his absence. And while it's maybe premature to suggest that's what Miami is doing now, it's clearly sending a message about its prominent position within the hoops world's hierarchy. If the Heat can simultaneously keep up what they were doing without Herro while welcoming his scoring punch, perimeter shooting, and playmaking back into the fold, then you're looking at a team demanding mentions in any championship conversations."
"The Heat found a winning formula without Herro that was built around trademark dominant defense, an egalitarian approach on offense, and Norman Powell's latest breakout. It was masterclass-coaching from Erik Spoelstra-and still a formula that felt like it was missing a key ingredient. Miami didn't know where to turn for those had-to-have-them possessions during winning time. Having Herro back provides a definitive answer to that search."
"He's had 17 fourth-quarter points in his first two games back; no one else on this team had more than nine, per NBA.com. He's also had two of the team's five field goals and one of their four assists during clutch situations (the final five minutes with a scoring margin of five points or less). He even delivered the dagger in his first game back."
Tyler Herro returned from left ankle surgery and immediately boosted Miami's offense with scoring, perimeter shooting, and playmaking. Miami had excelled without him via dominant defense, an egalitarian offense, and Norman Powell's breakout under Erik Spoelstra, but lacked a reliable closer in late-game situations. Herro resumed the closer role, scoring 17 fourth-quarter points across his first two games back, accounting for two of five field goals and one of four assists in clutch moments, and delivering a dagger in his first game back. If Miami sustains its prior balance while integrating Herro, championship-level contention becomes realistic.
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