Can the Milwaukee Bucks exploit the absence of the Miami Heat's top shooter?

A cloud of uncertainty hovers over the Milwaukee Bucks after they lost Giannis Antetokounmpo to a back injury in their Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday night.

Antetokounmpo's injury dealt Milwaukee a significant blow. Still, it is not only the Bucks who face a massive dilemma as the Heat also lost a crucial player in the series-opener.

Miami guard Tyler Herro broke his right hand while diving for a loose ball in the second quarter of the series opener. He managed to stay in the game after that play, but only to make one shot and exit in pain.

Prior to the start of the third quarter, Miami announced that Herro would not return to the game.

Herro is out for Game 2

Herro finished with 12 points on 5-for-19 shooting in 19 minutes.

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra confirmed that Herro will not be suiting up in Game 2.

"He's not going to play the next game, and then we'll just figure it out. I got the same diagnosis that you all heard," said Spoelstra.

After the game, Herro was later seen congratulating teammates while wearing a cast on his hand.

Important pieces

Comparing Herro and Antetokounmpo's averages in the regular season, it is clear that the Greek Freak has a more prominent role to play for his team.

Even though Herro's absence in succeeding games of the series may not create an impact as huge as Giannis' possible absence. Despite that, the Heat will undoubtedly feel his unavailability.

Averaging 20 points a game this season, Herro has been an essential part of the Heat's offense this season.

Now in his fourth season, Herro is tied with Jimmy Butler for the highest usage rate on the team.

"You can't fully make up what Tyler has been for our team all year long, but guys got to step up, including myself, including Bam (Adebayo) and whoever Spo calls upon to do an offensive assignment, a defensive assignment, to bring some energy, to dive on the floor, get a loose ball or rebound," Butler said.

"It's like all hands on deck at all times, now more than ever."

With Giannis' injury, Milwaukee fans have all the reasons to be anxious in the following games of the series, but Miami supporters must be worried, too, after Herro, arguably the team's best shooter, went down.

Who among the protagonists can survive their respective handicaps will be known in the coming games.