Tyler Herro Made NBA History In Heat-Pistons Game

Tyler Herro had an excellent game against the Pistons.

Apr 29, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) warms up to play the Boston Celtics in game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Laughlin-Imagn Images / Michael Laughlin-Imagn Images

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat faced off against the Pistons in Detroit.

The Heat lost (in overtime) by a score of 123-121.

In a game that went all the way down to the wire, our 2024 NBA Cup debut was marked by an all-time Tyler Herro performance

More from @CoupNBA on tonight’s game - https://t.co/7k0Dfu4xqW pic.twitter.com/2CTFb2Bi1f

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 13, 2024

Despite the loss, Tyler Herro had an excellent game.

The former Kentucky star finished with 40 points, five rebounds, eight assists and four steals while shooting 14/27 from the field and 10/17 from the three-point range in 42 minutes of playing time.

He also made NBA history.

Via StatMamba: "Tyler Herro tonight:

40 PTS
8 AST
4 STL
10 3PM

Becomes the 7th player in NBA history with multiple career games with 40+ PTS & 10+ 3PT."

Tyler Herro tonight:

40 PTS
8 AST
4 STL
10 3PM

Becomes the 7th player in NBA history with multiple career games with 40+ PTS & 10+ 3PT. pic.twitter.com/BMluobrz1x

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 13, 2024

Herro has been off to a strong start to the new season with averages of 24.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field and 47.9% from the three-point range in ten games.

That said, the Heat have struggled, as they are just 4-6 in their first ten games.

Following their loss to the Pistons, they will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit the Indiana Pacers.

Nov 12, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) celebrates with guard Terry Rozier (2) in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

As for the Pistons, they improved to 5-7 in their first 12 games.

Following their victory over the Heat, they will play their next game on Wednesday evening when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin.

Heartbreaker 💔 pic.twitter.com/oPAc7crEfx

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 13, 2024

Herro was the 13th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball with the Wildcats.

The 2022 6th Man of The Year is in his sixth NBA season (all with the Heat).