NBA: Tyler Herro scores 26, Heat muscle up on host Thunder | ABS-CBN

ADVERTISEMENT

dpo-dps-seal
Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!

NBA: Tyler Herro scores 26, Heat muscle up on host Thunder

NBA: Tyler Herro scores 26, Heat muscle up on host Thunder

Field Level Media/Reuters

Clipboard

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) reacts after scoring during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. File photo. Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports/Reuters.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) reacts after scoring during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. File photo. Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports/Reuters.

Tyler Herro scored 26 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 103-90 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night in Oklahoma City.

Herro and Duncan Robinson, who scored 21, each hit five 3-pointers as the Heat won for the second consecutive game to salvage a 2-3 road trip. The Thunder lost for the second consecutive night.

Kyle Lowry added 11 points and 11 assists while Max Strus added 13 points off the bench.

The Heat were plenty short-handed, with Bam Adebayo missing the game with a left knee bruise, Jimmy Butler out for the third consecutive game with a right ankle sprain, and Markieff Morris out for the fourth consecutive game with whiplash.

ADVERTISEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS:

Watch more in iWantv or TFC.tv

Luguentz Dort got off to a hot start yet again for the Thunder, scoring Oklahoma City's first eight points and 10 in the first quarter.

Dort hit a pair of 3-pointers in the opening minutes, setting the tone for the 3-point shooting on both sides as the teams scored 54 of their combined 86 first-half points via the 3-pointer while shooting just 11 of 42 (26.2%) from inside the arc.

But Herro kept the Heat close early, hitting three first-quarter 3-pointers.

With the game being played mostly on the perimeter, Herro and Robinson took control in the third quarter after the game was tied at halftime.

Robinson hit a trio of 3-pointers and Herro hit three free throws in a 14-5 run over the first three minutes of the second half and the Thunder never seriously threatened the lead the rest of the way.

Miami turned the Thunder's five third-quarter turnovers into 10 points.

The Heat scored 31 points on Oklahoma City's 20 turnovers.

Miami used a zone defense for long stretches, making things difficult for the Thunder on the offensive end.

Dort scored 20 points, hitting the mark for the fourth consecutive game. He hit four of Oklahoma City's 15 3-pointers.

The Thunder had season highs in assists (26) and blocks (10).

Darius Bazley had a career-high five blocks.

The Heat had 18 3-pointers, with all five starters hitting at least one from behind the arc.

ADVERTISEMENT

UAAP: De Jesus tips hat to Lady Bulldogs, Meneses — ‘Very solid yung NU’

UAAP: De Jesus tips hat to Lady Bulldogs, Meneses — ‘Very solid yung NU’

Rom Anzures,

ABS-CBN News

Clipboard

The National University Lady Bulldogs in UAAP Season 87. Photo from UAAP Media.The National University Lady Bulldogs in UAAP Season 87. Photo from UAAP Media.MANILA — De La Salle University head coach Ramil de Jesus had a front row seat to National University's display of their prowess on Sunday, as the Lady Bulldogs opened their title defense with a victory.

The Sherwin Meneses-mentored team got one over de Jesus and his Lady Spikers, with NU sweeping La Salle on Sunday.

The veteran coach was admittedly in awe of the impressive performance of the hitters from Jhocson Street.

“Very solid yung NU,” the multi-titled coach commented. “Kumbaga, kilalang-kilala nila yung isa't isa. Yun ang isa sa mga strengths nila. Dahil sa tagal nila magkakasama. Alam nila yung weaknesses, and alam nila yung strengths.”

De Jesus also commended Meneses who took over the spot that NU’s former tactician left, Season 86 champion mentor Norman Miguel.

ADVERTISEMENT

“Happy ako para sa kanya, kasi halos lahat ng team na napuntahan niya, maayos and buo,” said de Jesus. “Yung pinapasok niyang sistema unti-unti nang nakukuha.”

Meneses’ system would be crucial for the present core of Lady Bulldogs as they have won two championships since 2022, with Bella Belen and the rest of the squad winning Season 84 with Karl Dimaculangan and just last year with Miguel.

However, de Jesus emphasized that the main foundation of this success -- aside from their coaches -- is the solid volleyball program of NU from high school to the collegiate ranks.

“Actually, yung NU, hindi lang naman yung Season 84 eh,” he said. “Since sa high school, magkakasama na yun. So, magtagal na talaga sila magkakasama.”

“Advantage talaga na yun. And then, alam din nila kung paanong hindi sila mara-rattle. Alam nila kung sino yung go-to-guy talaga, so very solid yung NU,” he continued.

And this, acknowledged de Jesus, is a design that is very challenging to sustain.

“Every year nag-evolve yung volleyball eh,” he said. “So, ang challenge ngayon eh, kung kayang maka-adapt nung, lalo na recruitment kasi yung problema eh.”

“Pag medyo active ka sa pagre-recruit, and then yung lahat ng Class A na player yung makukuha mo, advantage yun.”

“Pero kung makakakuha ka ng Class B, napakahirap i-develop, and then isabay doon sa Class A? Mahabang proseso yun,” added de Jesus, who is now on his 28th year as Lady Spikers head coach.

RELATED VIDEO: 
RELATED VIDEO: 

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

It looks like you’re using an ad blocker

Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker on our website.

Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker on our website.