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NBA: Tyler Herro plays role of hero in Heat win over Wizards
NBA: Tyler Herro plays role of hero in Heat win over Wizards
Field Level Media/Reuters
Published Dec 29, 2021 12:23 PM PHT

Reserve Tyler Herro scored a season-high and game-high 32 points, and Jimmy Butler set his career high with 15 assists, leading the host Miami Heat to a 119-112 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Reserve Tyler Herro scored a season-high and game-high 32 points, and Jimmy Butler set his career high with 15 assists, leading the host Miami Heat to a 119-112 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Butler added 25 points for a double-double as Miami won its fourth straight game. Butler sprained his right ankle with 63 seconds left, but he remained in the game. He also had eight rebounds for a near triple-double.
Butler added 25 points for a double-double as Miami won its fourth straight game. Butler sprained his right ankle with 63 seconds left, but he remained in the game. He also had eight rebounds for a near triple-double.
Miami has also won six straight home contests.
Miami has also won six straight home contests.
Herro, who was ejected in Miami's previous game, shot 9-for-19 from the floor, including 5-of-7 on three-pointers.
Herro, who was ejected in Miami's previous game, shot 9-for-19 from the floor, including 5-of-7 on three-pointers.
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The Heat also got 26 points from Duncan Robinson, who made 8-of-16 on three-pointers. His eight three-pointers are a season high.
The Heat also got 26 points from Duncan Robinson, who made 8-of-16 on three-pointers. His eight three-pointers are a season high.
Heat center Omer Yurtseven contributed a game-high 13 rebounds to go with 10 points as Miami improved to 12-4 at home.
Heat center Omer Yurtseven contributed a game-high 13 rebounds to go with 10 points as Miami improved to 12-4 at home.
Washington was led by Spencer Dinwiddie, who had 24 points and 11 assists. Kyle Kuzma added 22 points, and Davis Bertans added 19.
Washington was led by Spencer Dinwiddie, who had 24 points and 11 assists. Kyle Kuzma added 22 points, and Davis Bertans added 19.
Miami was without eight players, including three due to COVID protocols: Kyle Lowry, Max Strus and Udonis Haslem. Strus and Haslem were added to the list just prior to Tuesday's game.
Miami was without eight players, including three due to COVID protocols: Kyle Lowry, Max Strus and Udonis Haslem. Strus and Haslem were added to the list just prior to Tuesday's game.
The Wizards were also without eight players, including three of their top five scorers: Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell.
The Wizards were also without eight players, including three of their top five scorers: Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell.
Still, Washington led by as many as three points early, but Miami went on an 18-3 run and closed the first quarter with a 38-24 lead. The Heat played a brilliant quarter, shooting 51.9 percent from the floor, including 6-of-11 on three-pointers (54.5 percent).
Still, Washington led by as many as three points early, but Miami went on an 18-3 run and closed the first quarter with a 38-24 lead. The Heat played a brilliant quarter, shooting 51.9 percent from the floor, including 6-of-11 on three-pointers (54.5 percent).
In fact, it wasn't until the second quarter that Miami was charged with its first turnover. The Heat stretched their lead to 17 points before going into halftime with a 65-51 advantage.
In fact, it wasn't until the second quarter that Miami was charged with its first turnover. The Heat stretched their lead to 17 points before going into halftime with a 65-51 advantage.
Herro led all first-half scorers with 20 points.
Herro led all first-half scorers with 20 points.
The Heat kept rolling in the third quarter, stretching their lead to 28 points. By the end of the period, Miami led 91-73.
The Heat kept rolling in the third quarter, stretching their lead to 28 points. By the end of the period, Miami led 91-73.
Washington nearly made a miraculous comeback, cutting its deficit to 117-112 with 28 seconds left, but the Wizards couldn't get any closer.
Washington nearly made a miraculous comeback, cutting its deficit to 117-112 with 28 seconds left, but the Wizards couldn't get any closer.
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Spikers' Turf: Cignal HD turns back gritty Savouge to stay unbeaten
Spikers' Turf: Cignal HD turns back gritty Savouge to stay unbeaten
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 24, 2025 12:44 AM PHT

MANILA -- Cignal HD dug deep to complete a straight-sets victory against a gritty Savouge squad, 25-23, 27-25, 25-19, in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
MANILA -- Cignal HD dug deep to complete a straight-sets victory against a gritty Savouge squad, 25-23, 27-25, 25-19, in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The HD Spikers showcased their championship poise, overcoming errors and a determined challenge from the Spin Doctors to claim their second straight victory in the tournament organized by Sports Vision.
The HD Spikers showcased their championship poise, overcoming errors and a determined challenge from the Spin Doctors to claim their second straight victory in the tournament organized by Sports Vision.
After surviving back-to-back tight sets, including an extended second frame, the defending champions pulled away late in the third. A 4-0 closing run – spearheaded by Steven Rotter, JP Bugaoan, and Martin Bugaoan – turned a shaky 20-18 lead into a commanding six-point advantage.
After surviving back-to-back tight sets, including an extended second frame, the defending champions pulled away late in the third. A 4-0 closing run – spearheaded by Steven Rotter, JP Bugaoan, and Martin Bugaoan – turned a shaky 20-18 lead into a commanding six-point advantage.
Charlee Magpayo momentarily halted Cignal's momentum with a quick hit, but Wendel Miguel responded with a cross-court attack to seal the victory. The win was especially significant for the HD Spikers, who previously fell to Savouge in last year's Invitational Conference.
Charlee Magpayo momentarily halted Cignal's momentum with a quick hit, but Wendel Miguel responded with a cross-court attack to seal the victory. The win was especially significant for the HD Spikers, who previously fell to Savouge in last year's Invitational Conference.
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Cignal HD celebrates against Savouge during their game in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference on February 23, 2025 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. PVL Media
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"Of course, I'm happy we won against Savouge. But it was a close match from start to finish," said Cignal head coach Dexter Clamor in Filipino.
"Of course, I'm happy we won against Savouge. But it was a close match from start to finish," said Cignal head coach Dexter Clamor in Filipino.
"We committed a lot of errors, especially in our service," he added, noting their 29 miscues. "Aside from those service errors, we also had some soft serves that allowed them to side-out more effectively."
"We committed a lot of errors, especially in our service," he added, noting their 29 miscues. "Aside from those service errors, we also had some soft serves that allowed them to side-out more effectively."
Former league MVP Jau Umandal, making his second straight start, led the HD Spikers with a game-high 17 points off 16 attacks while also contributing eight excellent receptions. Rotter and Miguel added 11 points apiece, while Owa Retamar tallied 11 excellent sets and chipped in three points.
Former league MVP Jau Umandal, making his second straight start, led the HD Spikers with a game-high 17 points off 16 attacks while also contributing eight excellent receptions. Rotter and Miguel added 11 points apiece, while Owa Retamar tallied 11 excellent sets and chipped in three points.
With the win, Cignal temporarily wrested solo control with the HD Spikers aiming for a third straight victory against the winless VNS-Laticrete Griffins on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
With the win, Cignal temporarily wrested solo control with the HD Spikers aiming for a third straight victory against the winless VNS-Laticrete Griffins on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
Meanwhile, Savouge, which went toe-to-toe with Cignal throughout the match, dropped to a 1-1 record. No player from the Spin Doctors reached double digits, with Shawie Caritativo and Mark Calado finishing with eight and seven points, respectively. Caritativo also recorded 10 excellent receptions in the loss.
Meanwhile, Savouge, which went toe-to-toe with Cignal throughout the match, dropped to a 1-1 record. No player from the Spin Doctors reached double digits, with Shawie Caritativo and Mark Calado finishing with eight and seven points, respectively. Caritativo also recorded 10 excellent receptions in the loss.
Savouge looks to bounce back against Alpha Insurance on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Savouge looks to bounce back against Alpha Insurance on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
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