Feb 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Tyler Herro Makes Honest Statement Amid Jimmy Butler's Absence From Miami Heat

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jan 12, 2025 3:29 PM ET

On Saturday night, the Miami Heat beat the Portland Trail Blazers (in Oregon) by a score of 119-98.

Tyler Herro led the way with 32 points, five rebounds and five assists while shooting 11/22 from the field and 7/14 from the three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.

Via StatMuse: "Tyler Herro tonight:

32 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
7 3P

Averaging career-highs in PPG, RPG, APG, 3PM, FG% and 3P%."

Tyler Herro tonight:

32 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
7 3P

Averaging career-highs in PPG, RPG, APG, 3PM, FG% and 3P%. pic.twitter.com/CJ9JfAT7ng
— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 12, 2025

Despite playing without Jimmy Butler, the Heat are in the middle of a three-game winning streak.

After the game, Herro was asked about their hot stretch when he met with the media.

Herro: "This is what we wanted. To get back on the road, get away from all the chaos and just come out here and compete. Get back to who we are; get back to our identity... We got enough, so that's all that matters."

Herro is having arguably the best season of his career.

There is a very good case for him to make the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, as he has averages of 23.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest while shooting 46.9% from the field and 40.5% from the three-point range in 37 games.

Tyler Herro vs. Blazers

32 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
7 3PM

His 2nd 30+ PT game since new years pic.twitter.com/zwI3yOobgI
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 12, 2025