Miami Heat's Tyler Herro Unexpected To Play In Game 2 Against Denver Nuggets

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra shot down a report about guard Tyler Herro returning for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Spoelstra said Herro's status "has not changed yet." An ESPN report said Herro was set to return tonight against the Denver Nuggets.

"I'm not trying to be elusive about that," Spoelstra said. "I don't know where that report came out that he was playing Game 2. All we are focused on right now is his process, continuing to do work and get prepared. Whenever that timeline is, where he's ready to go, I'll let you know."

Herro broke his hand in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. He was a starter this season, averaged 20.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

Still, Spoelstra refused to completely rule out Herro.

"We're doing this game-by-game," Spoelstra said. "I'll let you know [tonight]. The status hasn't changed. You can read into that."

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