Is Tyler Herro playing tonight? Heat and lightning injury report

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Miami Heat on Saturday night. Tyler Herro is on injury reportlisted as suspicious. Herro has a contusion on his right big toe. He scored 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in Thursday’s 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics. Here’s everything we know about Tyler Hero’s injury and his playing status against the Thunder.

The Heat will look to avenge a 124-112 loss to the Thunder a week ago, where a 15-0 run in the third quarter gave Oklahoma City the momentum to close out its third straight victory in the defending champions’ current five-game winning streak. The Thunder scored 39 points off 23 turnovers. Hero finished with 19 points.

Tyler Hero’s injury status against the Thunder

With Tyler Hero being questionable on the injury report, there’s a chance he could line up against the Thunder. Despite its recent failure, Herro says this is the healthiest heat has been all season. Even before their third-quarter collapse, the Heat held their own against the Thunder.

Hero is averaging 21.9 points on a career-best 49.7 percent 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 at home on Sunday could hinge on Herr’s status.

The Thunder, in the midst of a four-game road trip, extended their winning streak with two impressive wins against the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets. Miami will have their hands full with reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the Thunder.

Hero’s offense could be the difference in a potential Heat win that would end the Thunder’s five-game winning streak on their home floor. However, when it comes to whether Tyler Hero plays tonight, the answer is maybe.

Thermal injury report

Tyler Herro — Questionable — Right big toe/rib contusion

Jamie Jaquez Jr. — Out — Left knee sprain

Nikola Jović — Available — Pain in the right knee

Pelle Larsson — Available — Left 3rd Hammer

Davion Mitchell — Out — Left shoulder contusion

Report of lightning injury

Isaiah Hartenstein — Out — Right soleus strain