Tyler Herro's return to the Miami Heat has added excitement to their offense, according to Bam Adebayo. Herro made his season debut in a 106-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. This win improved Miami's
record to 12-6, placing them behind only the Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference standings.
After undergoing ankle surgery, Herro played his first game since last season. He scored a team-high 24 points, including a crucial floater that secured the lead with less than a minute remaining. Adebayo contributed 17 points and six rebounds. "It was a long nine, 10 weeks or so, but it went by fast," Herro said after the game. "The team has been having a lot of fun, and just to be able to go out there and compete with them tonight was great. "
Adebayo praised their on-court chemistry, saying: "You see it out there, man. We've got a lot of guys that are hard to guard off the catch. As you see, it's a fun offense to be part of. It's not a lot of pick-and-rolls, but it's sharing the game. Everyone feels involved, everyone gets a chance to be aggressive, and we're being successful off of it. " Adebayo also made two free throws in the final moments to secure the win.
Moments after his season debut. @raf_tyler appreciates your love, #HEATNation! pic.twitter.com/8Bu69MlPp8
- Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 25, 2025
The Heat are set for three more home games in the next six days against formidable opponents: Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, and Los Angeles Clippers. Head coach Erik Spoelstra is eager for Herro's continued contribution as he regains full fitness. Spoelstra commented: "It's amazing that he can come back and have that kind of rhythm, and that's only going to get better. "
Spoelstra further expressed confidence in Herro's seamless integration into their playing style: "When you face better defenses, you can see why we need that skill. You need as much skill and firepower as possible in this league. " He added that Herro will enhance their current strategies without needing adjustments.
Spoelstra concluded by expressing his happiness for Herro's return: "I'm happy for him and it's good that we'll be able to build on this. " The team looks forward to leveraging Herro’s skills as they continue their campaign.
