Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds
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Surya Fernandez @SuryaHeatNBAOne can only imagine what the Miami Heat would have looked like in the playoffs and especially this series with Tyler Herro playing like the Sixth Man of the Year he was in the regular season. A bitter pill to swallow to say the least. – 12:41 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatFive Degrees of Heat from Sunday night’s 100-96 loss to Celtics: sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…
1. Butler’s all-or-nothing decision.
2. The Strus 3-pointer that wasn’t.
3. Butler again a cut above.
4. Adebayo with a strong finish.
5. Herro back, but not himself. – 12:33 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangErik Spoelstra: “This team was here to compete for a title. In that regard, I think we lived up to those expectations. But we fell short and we’ll never know.” – 11:57 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBAI wrote before the series in my preview for @celticsblog that Erik Spoelstra is the best coach in the NBA.
Nothing has changed for me. He’s unbelievable. Especially what he gets out of every guy on his roster. – 11:55 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangWhat’s clear from this Erik Spoelstra press conference is that the Heat were dealing with a lot of injuries throughout this series. – 11:54 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangP.J. Tucker played just 17 minutes tonight. Erik Spoelstra hinted that it was because of an injury, but he declined to give details. – 11:51 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Erik Spoelstra:
“I have so much freaking respect for the guys in the locker room.” – 11:48 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Erik Spoelstra says he thought it was about to be an insane storyline for Jimmy on that pull-up three:
“I love that about Jimmy. That was the right look.”
Says he thought it was going down as it left his hand – 11:47 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangErik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler’s pull-up three in the final seconds: “I love that about Jimmy. … That was the right look.” – 11:47 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Erik Spoelstra:
“It’s one of the worst feelings in the world to address your locker room after a game like this.” – 11:44 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontempsErik Spoelstra wins the challenge. Instead of Kyle Lowry’s fifth foul, it is Jaylen Brown’s fourth, and it becomes Miami ball. – 10:52 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatHeat still fighting the good fight, down 82-75 going into fourth. Butler with 31, Adebayo 21 . . . and that’s pretty much it. No Herro yet in second half. – 10:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatHeat only went eight deep in first half. Based on how Herro looked, might only be seven deep in second half. No Caleb Martin. No Duncan Robinson. No Dewayne Dedmon. – 10:12 PM
Tony Jones @TjonesonthenbaThey gotta get Herro out of the game….he’s like 20 percent – 9:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatTyler Herro looking like someone without his legs. – 9:37 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBAAnd now the hunting of Herro is weighing on Miami. Celtics dictating almost every matchup – 9:27 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakelyI guess the fourth time is the charm. Boston went at Tyler Herro four consecutive trips, finally scored on Marcus Smart lay-up. – 9:23 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbachCeltics going right at Tyler Herro, and having success. – 9:23 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldbergStrong pass by Herro out of the aggressive trap to find Bam. – 9:21 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305The Herro-Bam PnR has been missed – 9:21 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatHeat’s second assist comes with 9:06 left in second period (Herro to Adebayo). – 9:21 PM
Abby Chin @tvabbySemi-standing ovation for Tyler Herro checking in.
Bam Adebayo said this morning after shoot around the groin strain was a “sensitive” injury. I almost lol-ed. – 9:17 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedellHere comes Tyler Herro. Heat need to find some way to get an offensive rhythm — they have put themselves in a big hole early. Question is always the same for this group: Who can help Jimmy? – 9:17 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoriaTyler Herro to the rescue ? – 9:16 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBATyler Herro coming in for his first minutes in a while. – 9:16 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbachHere comes Herro with 11:37 left in the second. Almost felt like a break glass in case of emergency, and down 15 early qualifies. – 9:16 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangTyler Herro in the game with 11:37 left in the second quarter. – 9:16 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontempsI stand corrected: Tyler Herro is now checking in here early in the second quarter to a standing ovation. – 9:16 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsTyler Herro in. – 9:16 PM
John Karalis @John_KaralisTyler Herro checking in for the first time – 9:16 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobeHerro checking in. #Celtics #Heat – 9:16 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatTyler Herro now enters. – 9:15 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPinawonder if we see tyler herro here – 9:12 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontempsObviously a lot of game left, but looking early on like Tyler Herro was a decoy, much like Robert Williams in Game 7 against Milwaukee. Victor Oladipo is once again in off the bench in Herro’s customary spot. – 9:07 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangVictor Oladipo and Gabe Vincent are the first two players off the Heat’s bench. No Tyler Herro yet. – 9:02 PM
John Karalis @John_KaralisOladipo into the game not Herro – 9:01 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatOladipo ahead of Herro, which is telling. – 9:01 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatTyler Herro is back watching from Heat bench. – 8:49 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangTyler Herro not on the court for pregame introductions. We’ll see if/how much he plays tonight after missing the last three games with a groin injury. – 8:44 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatTyler Herro into tunnel pregame. Wondering if it’s a matter of trying to keep warm during game in wake of strain. – 8:39 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalkGame 7 all hands on deck: Heat’s Herro, Celtics Smart and Williams cleared to play nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/29/gam… – 8:06 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldbergmy guess is that Herro will get some early run and the Heat will go from there. if he’s too much of a defensive liability, Spo could stick with Oladipo, Vincent and Martin off the bench. – 7:54 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoriaTyler Herro (groin) intends to play tonight in Game 7 per @Adrian Wojnarowski – 7:34 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBATyler Herro has had a net rating of -19.3 against the Celtics in the playoffs — up from his net rating of -23.1 against the Celtics in the regular season. – 7:12 PM
John Karalis @John_KaralisTyler Herro warming up. Seems to be moving ok right now pic.twitter.com/Y7mo6YbkVG – 7:10 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBSHow deep do we think the rotations go tonight?
Boston plays seven tonight imo: Smart, Jaylen, Tatum, Horford, RWIII, Grant, White
Heat play Jimmy, PJ, Kyle, Bam, Strus, Vincent, Herro and Oladipo, but cut at least one, if not two of those guys out in the second half. – 7:09 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedellTyler Herro getting some shots up prior to Game 7. He hasn’t played in over a week since suffering a groin strain in Game 3. pic.twitter.com/VNm1Mqhrnh – 7:01 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Tyler Herro out on the floor
He will play pic.twitter.com/IYwOvCgnEw – 7:00 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardonGame 7 as it should be: All Heat, Celtics are available, including Tyler Herro @The Athletic theathletic.com/news/heat-tyle… – 6:58 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBATyler Herro To Return In Game 7 @HoopsRumors hoopsrumors.com/2022/05/tyler-… – 6:58 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatTyler Herro back in Heat mix for Game 7 after missing three games with groin strain. https://t.co/OTnEPL2laU pic.twitter.com/AdtLhjnsp3 – 6:57 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynesMiami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Tyler Herro (groin) made significant progress and passed the necessary steps to be available for Game 7 tonight against the Boston Celtics. – 6:51 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgittHeat coach Erik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro has passed all tests with training staff and has made significant improvement with his strained groin. pic.twitter.com/pyJvrWl7uj – 6:48 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP“It’s all hands on deck”
Spo on why Tyler Herro will be available for Game 7. – 6:48 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56Eric Spoelstra says Tyler Herro has passed all his tests. – 6:48 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangHeat’s Tyler Herro expected to return for Game 7 of East finals vs. Celtics miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 6:48 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzzSoelstra said Herro passed testing levels required by team to be available with groin injury – 6:47 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsSpo on Herro playing: “Right now, it’s all hands on deck.” Says he went through both shootaround and subsequent tests with trainers to be available. – 6:47 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBASpo says it’s all hands on deck with Tyler Herro and he has passed all his tests with the trainers. Did shootaround this morning. – 6:47 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedellSpoelstra on Herro: “It’s all hands on deck. He passed his testing with the trainers.” – 6:47 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56Oer Miami – Tyler Herro (groin) still listed as questionable, and will warm up “with the intent of playing.” – 6:45 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBAHeat guard Tyler Herro (groin) will warm up with the intent to play in tonight’s Game 7 vs the Celtics, the team says. – 6:44 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBAMarcus Smart and Rob Williams will play tonight, while Tyler Herro is warming up with the intent to play, per the teams. – 6:44 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharaniaMiami’s Tyler Herro is expected to play in Game 7 tonight vs. Celtics. – 6:44 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Tyler Herro will warm up with the intention to play
Whole team intact for game 7 – 6:44 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBATyler Herro will warmup with the intent to play tonight.
Remainder of the questionable Heat players are in the same boat. – 6:44 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatHeat injury update:
Tyler Herro (groin): Available
Kyle Lowry (hamstring): Available.
Gabe Vincent (hamstring): Available.
Max Strus (hamstring): Available.
P.J. Tucker (knee): Available. – 6:43 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedellThe Heat say Tyler Herro and the rest of the players on the injury report will be “warming up with the intent of playing” – 6:43 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobeTyler Herro will warm up pre-game with the intent to play. #Celtics #Heat – 6:43 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatLooks like Tyler Herro will play. He will warm up with the intent to play. – 6:43 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzzHerro will try to play. Warming up – 6:43 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsTyler Herro will warm up with the intention of playing. – 6:43 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatHeat, Erik Spoelstra have forged a bond of conciliation rather than confrontation. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:04 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBAErik Spoelstra didn’t even have to finish the sentence.
After Miami’s season-extending win, players and staff were standing around him in the locker room.
“There’s no two better words…” Spo said.
“Game 7,” about a half-dozen people responded in unison. basketballnews.com/breakingnews/g… – 3:53 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatConcern remains for Heat’s Herro ahead of Game 7 vs. Celtics, “It’s a sensitive injury, so got to take his time.” https://t.co/OTnEPL2laU pic.twitter.com/jcRJbd1yLh – 3:22 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangHeat’s Udonis Haslem explains the biggest misconception about Bam Adebayo’s offensive game miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, a Tyler Herro update from morning shootaround – 3:18 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangNEW: Heat’s Udonis Haslem explains the biggest misconception about Bam Adebayo’s offensive game miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, a Tyler Herro update from morning shootaround – 12:19 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatHeat, Erik Spoelstra have forged a bond of conciliation rather than confrontation sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 12:13 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedellBam rocking a Tyler Herro t-shirt at practice today. The Heat look and sound ready for the moment that Game 7 will bring. Photo via @MalindaAdams pic.twitter.com/uiZaKmekHx – 11:44 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedellErik Spoelstra, with a smile: “I told the guys when we brought it in (from shootaround) Good luck trying to take a nap.” – 11:31 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBAErik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro is still questionable for Game 7. – 11:31 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangErik Spoelstra said Tyler Herro is still questionable for Game 7. – 11:30 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangErik Spoelstra told players after shootaround today, “Good luck trying to take a nap.” – 11:30 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzzSpoelstra said no Herro decision on tonight – 11:30 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46‘If you’re a competitor, you want this kind of scenario more than any other scenario that this game can provide’.
Erik Spoelstra sets the tone for Game 7 and emphasizes the Heat’s biggest motivation. And it’s not Draymond Green’s comment. #HEATCulture
sdna.gr/mpasket/970843… – 10:52 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds“We have some great competitors in our locker room and this is competition at its highest, purest form. A Game 7. Elimination game for both teams. If you’re a competitor, you want this kind of scenario more than any other scenario that this game can provide.” – Erik Spoelstra. pic.twitter.com/j4RUUVaT5s – 9:27 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangFrom yesterday: Heat fined $25,000 by NBA for bench behavior in Game 6. Also, a Tyler Herro update miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:25 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatHeat, Erik Spoelstra have forged a bond of conciliation rather than confrontation. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… P.J. Tucker reflects on first season with Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra, as NBA Eastern Conference finals against Boston Celtics draw to close. – 9:14 AM
More on this storyline
Chris Haynes: Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) tells @YahooSports he’s not 100 percent and doesn’t know if he’ll be in the rotation, but says he’ll give it his all when and if called upon tonight. -via Twitter @ChrisBHaynes / May 29, 2022 Anthony Chiang: Tyler Herro will warm up with the intention of playing. Entire Heat roster expected to be available. -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / May 29, 2022 Anthony Chiang: Tyler Herro (groin), Kyle Lowry (hamstring), Max Strus (hamstring), P.J. Tucker (knee) and Gabe Vincent (hamstring) all again listed as questionable for Game 7. Herro looks to be the only real question mark for tomorrow. -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / May 28, 2022