DENVER — Miami needs to find an offensive spark for Game 5, they have to find a way to score with Denver. Maybe Tyler Herro can provide it.
In a surprise move, Herro has been upgraded to questionable for Game 5, the Heat announced. Out since the first game against Milwaukee with a fractured hand, he is expected to suit up and could see minutes in a game where the Heat’s season is on the line Monday, down 3-1 to the Nuggets and on the road. #MIAvsDEN INJURY UPDATE: Tyler Herro (hand) is listed as questionable to play in tonight's #NBAFinals Game 5 vs the Nuggets. — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) June 12, 2023 This is good news for Herro, who has put in the work and wants a chance.
Officially he will be a game-time decision after warm-ups. This also came as a surprise after coach Erik Spoelstra said on Sunday, “No new update.
He’s doing another contact workout today.” He was a nominal participant in the Heat’s public-facing practice (shootaround) in front of the press.