An "Anxious" Terry Rozier Shines In Return To Help Miami Heat Win Fifth Straight Game
It was a long two weeks for Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier.
His knee injury just happened to occur before NBA All-Star break, making a four-game absence drag on even more. On Tuesday, Rozier returned in a big way by scoring 19 points in a 106-96 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.
It was the Heat's fifth straight victory.
"I've been anxious since All-Star break to get back with these guys," Rozier said in the postgame interview with Bally Sports. "These guys are special and everybody plays hard. I'm finally back healthy."
Rozier made 7 of 14 from the field, including two 3-pointers. He also had four rebounds and four assists, two blocks and a steal.
"It was no vacation for me," Rozier said. "It was trying to get my leg right but that's the important thing, making sure my body straight ... Hopefully, we can stay healthy the rest of the season."
With a healthy Rozier and Tyler Herro nearing a return after missing two games with a knee injury, the Heat are looking to start playing their best basketball at the right time. They now hold the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference standings after winning nine of the last 11 games.
Shandel Richardson covers the Miami Heat for Inside The Heat, a Fan Nation channel for Sports Illustrated. He has covered the NBA since 2010.
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