The Miami Heat could get a huge boost for NBA Finals if they manage to get the job done against the Boston Celtics in Eastern Conference Finals series. According to Heat’s head coach Erik Spoelstra, Tyler Herro has been cleared for basketball activities and is already handling the ball and doing shooting drills.
Herro injured his shooting hand in the first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks and had to undergo surgery. It was believed that this would mean the end of the season for the guard, as nobody had Miami embarking on a deep playoff run.
However, with the Heat being on the verge of making it to the NBA Finals, holding a 3-1 lead against the Celtics, we might see Herro on the court again. The 27-year-old player had the surgery on April 21 and was ruled out for at least six weeks. If correct, this timeframe would have him ready for Game 2 of the finals.
“He is starting the process,” Spoelstra said of Herro. “So there’s no timetable. But he does have the brace off, and he’s able to do some ball-handling and shooting.”
Tyler Herro has been Miami’s second-best scorer during the regular season. He averaged 20.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.
