Why the Miami Heat’s New Offense Is Thriving Without Tyler Herro and How He’ll Make It Even Better
The Miami Heat are off to an incredible start to their 2025/2026 campaign. One that nobody predicted, even the most die-hard Miami Heat fans. The Miami Heat have taken the league by storm, leading the league in points per game (131.5) and in pace (109.1). This has never been the Miami Heat’s brand of basketball, typically built on defense, pick and rolls, and dribble hand offs. But this year, they have evolved offensively and are producing extraordinary numbers without their leading scorer. Tyler Herro.
Teams With The Most Points Per Game (PPG) So Far In The 2025-26 NBA Regular Season :
1. Miami Heat — 131.5
2. Denver Nuggets — 130.3
3. Philadelphia 76ers — 129.3
4. Charlotte Hornets — 128.3
5. Houston Rockets — 124.0
6. Utah Jazz — 123.7
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— Stat Defender (@statdefender) October 29, 2025
Herro’s timetable to return is still uncertain but he should be back soon, many are on the fence about his impact once he returns, but I promise he will fit right in.
Jason Timpf has Miami as top 5 most impressive team to start the year
“Not having Tyler Herro has caused them to not be as predictable in their 2 man game. They’re not spamming the same thing… Of all teams I’ve watched, the Heat have been playing one of more fun brands of… pic.twitter.com/n6CEqZ9POt
— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) October 29, 2025
Tyler Herro faced the most defensive pressure of his career last season and still produced as the Heat’s top option, averaging 23.9 points per game and 5.5 assists, both career highs. Herro was face guarded game after game, and with the addition of Norman Powell, and the Miami Heat’s new look offensive rhythm Herro will thrive.
Herro has developed the capability to score at all three levels, is a spot up shooter, and can get up and down the floor. Herro will thrive in an offense that spaces the floor and pushes the pace.
Spo on how Tyler Herro will fit into this new pace offense
“He’ll he just fine. His skill level, all of his offensive talents he’s been developing for last few years that’s just going to amplify what we do”
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— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) October 27, 2025
The interesting thing about Miami’s offense is the constant reiteration that Miami has yet to run a play, but rather just play loose, cohesive basketball, while trusting their teammates. This offensive style has led to explosions from Jaime Jaquez Jr. (one of the NBA’s best players to start the season), Simone Fontecchio, and others. It’s enabled Miami to let everyone eat, make the defenses respect everyone at all three levels, and will only play to the benefit of one of the NBA’s best scorers.
Kenny Beecham also on people being concern with Tyler Herro returning
“I’m gonna give him benefit of the doubt. Yes Tyler is a ball screen heavy player but he also is a really good player. The last thing you want if you’re Herro is be the guy who messed up the chemistry of the… https://t.co/RZpiMTY7a8 pic.twitter.com/Dqv05ZpYDE
— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) October 29, 2025
When Herro returns, that balance and pace will play directly into his strengths. He won’t need to force the issue or carry the load, he’ll be stepping into an offense that already flows naturally, where his scoring gravity will only amplify what’s working.
For the first time in his career, Herro will have multiple capable scorers and secondary ball handlers consistently sharing the floor with him. Norman Powell, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Davion Mitchell, and Nikola Jovic have all shown they can create their own shot and initiate offense when needed. This takes an enormous amount of pressure off Herro to be the primary initiator every possession. Instead of seeing double teams or being blitzed in pick-and-rolls, Herro will operate within a system that spaces the floor, moves the ball, and keeps defenses guessing.
This is where Herro can be most dangerous. Surrounded by confident playmakers who can score from anywhere, he can pick his spots, attack mismatches, and thrive in transition. When defenses collapse on him, Miami’s depth of shooters and cutters ensures there’s always an open man. It is a structure that rewards patience and trust, two qualities that have quietly become strengths in Herro’s game as he’s matured.
In past seasons, the Heat often relied heavily on Herro to generate late-clock offense or bail them out of scoring droughts. This year’s offensive system removes that burden. With the floor spread and teammates capable of breaking down defenses on their own, Herro’s efficiency could reach another level. Miami’s pace and rhythm allow him to blend his isolation scoring with quicker decisions, whether pulling up in transition or finding teammates off drive-and-kick actions.
The more balanced roster around him means he no longer has to be perfect for the Heat to succeed. Instead, he can be selective, surgical, and situational — the kind of scorer who punishes defensive lapses rather than forcing tough looks. With Herro rejoining a unit already leading the league in offensive metrics, the possibilities for Miami’s attack are endless.
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