The Miami Heat faced a crushing 124-87 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the playoffs, exacerbating their struggle after losing the first two games in Cleveland. Tyler Herro expressed his disappointment post-game, particularly regarding the absence of star player Jimmy Butler, who was traded to the Golden State Warriors amid significant drama. Herro articulated that the team’s chances of success this season have significantly diminished without Butler, suggesting that their playoff seeding would have been better had Butler remained.
Despite Herro’s notable contributions during the Heat’s 2020 Finals run, he has struggled to deliver in recent playoffs and faced injury setbacks in the 2023 season. Alongside Bam Adebayo, he currently carries the scoring load for Miami. The Heat must shift their focus to the offseason and plan for a stronger roster going into the 2025-26 season. Conversely, Butler has revitalized the Warriors since joining them, contributing to their playoff success and earning praise from head coach Steve Kerr for his enduring performance despite concerns about his injury status ahead of an upcoming Game 4 against the Houston Rockets.
