Tyler Herro faced criticism from Darius Garland before Game 3, which was compounded by a poor individual performance during the game. Despite Herro's confidence, his remarks about relying on Jimmy Butler reflect a deeper concern about the team's dynamics without their star player. Herro acknowledged Butler's importance, indicating that the Heat's playoff positioning would be significantly better with him on the roster. As Miami aimed to avoid a playoff sweep, the pressure on Herro grew, revealing the challenge of being a leader amidst uncertain circumstances.
"Obviously, I know I need Jimmy to win. If we had Jimmy right now, I feel like it'd be a completely different situation."
"We probably wouldn't even be the eighth seed. So finding that middle balance of like, damn, we need him, but also understanding, sh-, that's his career and what he wants is ultimately his right to want what he wants."
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