Is Tyler Herro playing tonight? Heat vs. Celtics injury report

With Miami Heat on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics, hopefully it is Tyler Herro et al can lead a healthy team to earn their second straight win after beating the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. However, how Heat and Herro await the challenge Celtics, there could still be concerns about his health as he’s still getting used to playing after missing significant time with a sprained toe as he’s on the injury report.

Here’s everything we know about Tyler Hero’s injury and his playing status against the Celtics:

Tyler Hero’s injury status against the Celtics

The good news is that despite Herro being on the Heat’s injury report for Thursday night’s game, he is listed as “probably” with what was listed as a “right big toe/rubbing: contusion. He has a stunning performance on Tuesday as Herro scored 23 points on eight of 18 shooting from the field, two of eight from beyond the arc, three assists and two rebounds

Herro continued to be eliminated with Miami’s new offensive system that thrives on a free-flowing, fast-paced style that has cut back on pick-and-rolls and ball screens, though the team could try to find a balance. However, Hero looks to stay healthy so he can continue to hold his ground, intent on winning as a “collective unit.”

Hero is averaging 219 points, five rebounds and 2.7 assists per game so far this season while shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range in just 10 games. So when it comes to whether Tyler Hero plays tonight against the Celtics, the answer is most likely.

Thermal injury report

Gardner, Miron Out G League – Two-Way

Goldin, Vladislav Out G League – Two-Way

Herro, Tyler Probable Injury/Illness – Right Big Toe/Rib; Contusion

Jaquez Jr., Jaime Questionable Injury/Illness – Left Knee; Soreness

Jović, Nikola Probable injury/illness – right knee; Soreness

Larsson, Pelle Available Injury/Illness – Left 3rd Mallet; Finger

Mitchell, Davion Doubtful Injury/Illness – Left Shoulder; Contusion

Powell, Norman Available Injury/Illness – Lower Back; Soreness

Rozier, Terry is not with the team

Young, Jahmir out of the G League – two-way

Celtics injury report

Minott, Josh Out Injury/Illness – Left Ankle; A sprain

Tatum, Jayson Out Injury/Illness – Right Achilles; Repair