Sweet-shooting guard Tyler Herro, who is set to return for the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, still has lingering swelling on his surgically-repaired right hand.
With Game 3 less than 24 hours away, he can still feel soreness when making a "follow through" shooting motion, according to ESPN reporter Ros Gold-Onwude.
Reporting from #NBAFinals: I spoke with Tyler Herro ahead his Game 2 pregame routine and he told me he experiences both soreness and swelling in the right hand after shooting and he can feel the soreness when he’s making a “follow through” shooting motion. He also shared his…
— Ros Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) June 5, 2023
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The report further stated that Herro is considering putting off his comeback to avoid messing up the team's rhythm.
Heat reporter Will Manso shared a photo on social media wherein the guard flexed his hand to explain his feelings.
I happened to be by the court when he was chatting with Ros and he kept flexing his hand appearing to be showing her what he was feeling there. https://t.co/m21yowC5ih pic.twitter.com/R5we827dzz
— Will Manso (@WillManso) June 5, 2023
There was hope Herro would return in Game 2 of the Finals, but it did not happen. He currently participates in all aspects of team practice, ensuring the time is right for his return to the court.
The 23-year-old last played during the first game of the Heat's spectacular playoff run. In the final minute of the second quarter of that game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Herro dived for a loose ball, landing on his shooting hand.
He was in discomfort almost immediately but still managed to shoot a three-pointer from the right corner, which was way off.
A few days later, Herro underwent a successful surgery on his right hand's third and fourth metacarpal.
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