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The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Tyler Herro is on the injury report , listed as questionable. Herro is dealing with a right big toe contusion . He scored 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Here's everything we know about Tyler Herro's injury and his playing status vs. the Thunder.
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The Heat will look to avenge its 124-112 loss to the Thunder one week ago where a 15-0 run in the third quarter gave Oklahoma City momentum to close out the third consecutive victory of the defending champion's current five-game winning streak. The Thunder scored 39 points off 23 Heat turnovers. Herro finished with 19 points.
Tyler Herro injury status vs. Thunder
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Given Tyler Herro is questionable on the injury report, there's a chance he suits up against the Thunder. Despite his recent setback, Herro says this is the healthiest Heat has been all season. And before their third-quarter meltdown, the Heat held their own on the road against the Thunder.
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Herro is averaging 21.9 points on a career-best 49.7% shooting, 4.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game for the Heat this season. Miami has lost four of its last five games. A win against the defending champion Thunder would at home on Sunday could depend on Herro's status.
The Thunder, amid a four-game road trip, extended its winning streak with two impressive blowout victories against the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets . Miami will have its hands full with the reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , Chet Holmgren , and the Thunder.
Herro's offense could be the difference a potential Heat victory that would snap the Thunder's five-game winning streak on their floor. Still, when it comes to question is Tyler Herro playing tonight, the answer is still maybe.
Heat injury report
Tyler Herro — Questionable — Right big toe/rib contusion
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Jamie Jaquez Jr . — Out — Left knee sprain
Nikola Jovic — Available — Right knee soreness
Pelle Larsson — Available — Left 3rd mallet finger
Davion Mitchell — Out — Left shoulder contusion
Thunder injury report
Isaiah Hartenstein — Out — Right soleus strain
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