Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro is slated to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks at FTX Arena, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Herro missed the start of the season recovering from ankle surgery in late September.
The Heat enter Monday’s game on a four-game winning streak after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 127-117 on Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Norman Powell led Miami with 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three-point range.
Kel’el Ware contributed 20 points and 16 rebounds in 26 minutes, showcasing one of his strongest performances of the season. Bam Adebayo added a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds, anchoring the Heat’s frontcourt.
Miami’s second unit received a major boost from Jaime Jaquez Jr., who scored 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting. The team shot 49% from the field and dominated the boards with 58 rebounds, maintaining a decisive edge despite late runs by the 76ers.
Philadelphia, without Joel Embiid for the seventh straight game, relied on Tyrese Maxey’s 27 points and Andre Drummond’s 23 rebounds. Trendon Watford added 19 points, but the 76ers’ bench could not match Miami’s depth.
Miami opened the game with a 37-point first quarter and held momentum through halftime. The 76ers briefly cut the lead to 105-103 late in the third, but a 13-2 Heat run, capped by Powell’s runner, restored a double-digit advantage for the remainder of the game.
Herro’s return provides a significant boost for Miami as the team looks to continue its hot start at 11-6. His presence will add scoring versatility and perimeter threat, complementing Powell, Ware, and Adebayo.
The Heat face the Mavericks on Monday at home, while Philadelphia remains at 9-7 and prepares to host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Miami will aim to extend its streak and integrate Herro into the lineup after months of recovery.
