Tyler Herro scored game-high 35 points in the Heat’s win against the Thunder (110-108), including a game-winning shot with just under 5 seconds left on the clock.
After the game Miami’s head coach Erik Spoelstra talked about the game-winning shot and how Herro is evolving as an offensive player.
“Just the absolute poise down the stretch,” Spoelstra said. “We got pick and roll, we’re able to get to spacing out of that and he just read the defense at that point.
“Each game is different, each situation is different. You can’t always just say ‘Hey, you got to attack and try to get to the rim or back the defender up.’ It just depends.
“He’s hit a game-winner on a three, he’s hit a game-winner now on a pull-up. Eventually he’s probably going to get a game-winner layup, he’ll probably get some game-winner on free-throw attempt.
“This is just part of the evolution of a very skilled offensive player. But you just really respect the poise that he had. He wants those situations and now he’s starting to stack up some experience in those moments.
“He knew exactly what he wanted to get to and read the defense and was able to get to a spot and elevate. And he’s a great shooter particularly off the dribble.”
This season Herro is averaging 19.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 34.3 minutes per game.
