Tyler Herro upgraded to questionable for Game 5 of NBA Finals
It’s do-or-die time for the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, and in turn, a former Kentucky Wildcat may finally return to the court. Miami guard Tyler Herro has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s Game 5 vs. the Denver Nuggets. Further, Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Herro is expected to suit up and play barring any setbacks. Denver leads the series 3-1 and could clinch the title tonight at home in Ball Arena. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Herro has not played since April 16 when he suffered a broken shooting hand in Game 1 of Miami’s first-round matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He underwent surgery less than a week later on April 21 and has been working towards a return since. Initial reports suggested that Herro would be available for Game 3 last Wednesday, but he remained out for it and Game 4 on Friday.
Wojnarowski reports that Herro still has discomfort in his right hand but hopes to manage it and play tonight. Yesterday, he was spotted getting shots up at practice:
Facing elimination, Miami could use Herro, even in a limited role. This season, he averaged 20.1 points per game on 43.9% shooting, 37.8% from three-point range, along with 5.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. If the Heat pull off a win tonight, the series will return to Miami for Game 6 on Thursday.
NBA Finals schedule
• Game 1: Nuggets 104, Heat 93 | DEN leads 1-0
• Game 2: Heat 111, Nuggets 108 | Tied 1-1
• Game 3: Nuggets 109, Heat 94 | DEN leads 2-1
• Game 4: Nuggets 108, Heat 95 | DEN leads 3-1
• Game 5: Heat @ Nuggets | Mon., June 12 | 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Game 6: Nuggets @ Heat | Thurs., June 15 | 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC) * if necessary
• Game 7: Heat @ Nuggets | Sun., June 18 | 8 p.m. ET (ABC) * if necessary
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