Two games just changed everything for the Heat's playoff outlook

"Just when it seemed as if the Play-In tournament was all but a lock for the Heat, that may have suddenly flipped in a matter of a couple of games. The Heat's momentum is quickly building. Sure, the Heat still has plenty to prove heading into the final stretch of the season, but there's no question that this is a team that has certainly found its footing of late."

"Overall, the Heat has won five in a row and nine of their last 12. Most encouraging, the Heat's offense has truly taken off over that stretch. Miami has a top 2 offensive rating in their last 12 games and a top 6 defense. As you'd expect, the Heat also has one of the best net ratings in the league."

"Since returning to the lineup, Herro is averaging 22 points, five assists, and four rebounds per game on 50 percent shooting from the field and 44 percent shooting from 3-point range. He's given this team a huge boost on offense and has helped make up for the absence of Norman Powell."

The Miami Heat have dramatically improved their playoff prospects following consecutive wins against the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons. Currently tied for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, Miami sits just one game behind the Toronto Raptors for the fifth seed. The team has won five consecutive games and nine of their last twelve, demonstrating significant momentum heading into the final stretch. Their offensive rating ranks in the top two over the last twelve games, while their defense ranks in the top six, resulting in one of the league's best net ratings. Tyler Herro's return to full health since the All-Star break has been instrumental in this turnaround, averaging 22 points, five assists, and four rebounds on exceptional shooting percentages of 50 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range.

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