Miami Heat: 3 takeaways from Game 4 loss to Milwaukee Bucks

Rookie guard Tyler Herro is shining in the playoffs for the Miami Heat.

Look. I know rookie Tyler Herro is averaging over 30 minutes a game in this series, but the more the Miami Heat can keep him on the floor the better. He shined in the second half of Game 4 against Milwaukee and hit three clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter alone.

Herro also made an impact on the game early on, when head coach Erik Spoelstra subbed him in at point guard for Goran Dragic. The 20-year old rookie had three assists within his first three minutes, finishing with four on the night along with 11 points.

For someone who was often thought of as a pure scorer, Herro has pushed his already-unappreciated passing ability into the limelight since the team arrived in Orlando. Coach Spoelstra experimented with the rookie at point guard during the seeding games ahead of the playoffs.

It’s yet another gamble that’s paid off for Miami. Herro’s been able to push the ball up the floor keep the offense afloat almost at ease when his number’s been called these playoffs.

Moving forward, look for Tyler Herro to see more point guard reps with the second unit after Dragic subs out. He’s earned the playing time and given the coaching staff every reason to believe he can help keep the ball moving with his play here in Orlando and the postseason.