Tyler Herro slammed by Heat fans on Twitter after terrible Game 1 performance vs Lakers

Miami Heat lost Game 1 of NBA Finals to Los Angeles Lakers in a 116-98 encounter. While Heat tried to overcome gap in final quarter, Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic's exit slowed down ir pace. Lakers fans celebrated ir first NBA Final game victory in ten years and Heat fans took to blame rookie Tyler Herro for loss. Herro, who was pivotal in Heat reaching finals, scored 14 points while shooting 25% from three-point range. 

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While Herro's corner three-pointer caught a lot of attention, his defensive stats were criticised left, right and centre after game. Per Stat Muse, Herro went minus-35 during game, which is worst +/- by a player in postseason since 2008. "Tyler Herro is a MINUS-35??!?!?!?!?" one fan wrote, struggling to come to terms with Herro's defence. As per reports, Herro's minus-35 is tied with Kobe Bryant's during 2008 Game 6 against Boston Celtics. 

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Without Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo on floor, Heat failed to make a comeback towards end of game. "We're much better than we showed tonight," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said, hoping to even series in next game. "You have to credit Lakers, and we'll get to work for next one."

Butler, who scored team-high points, spoke about his teammate's injury after loss. "I, and we, are here for him," Butler said about Dragic, aware that he really wants to win. heat will have a chance to even series on Friday, 9:00 pm EST (Saturday, 6:30 am IST). 

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• Anthony Davis points: 34 PTS, 9 REBS, 5 ASTS
• LeBron James points: 25 PTS, 12 REBS, 13 ASTS
• Jimmy Butler points: 23 PTS, 2 REBS, 5 ASTS
• Kendrick Nunn points: 18 PTS, 5 REBS, 2 ASTS
• Tyler Herro points: 14 PTS, 4 REBS, 3 ASTS
• Kentavious Caldwell-pope points: 13 PTS, 2 REBS
• Danny Green points: 11 PTS, 4 REBS, 1 AST
• Alex Caruso points: 10 PTS, 4 REBS, 2 ASTS

Heat injuries: Will Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo return in Game 2?

As per reports, Goran Dragic might be sidelined for rest of finals. Reports confirmed a "plantar tear of left foot". According to multiple reports, Heat star is most "likely done for series", though team is yet to confirm. Adebayo, on or hand, has a shoulder strain and should return on Friday as his X-rays came back negative. 

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(Im credits: AP)