Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat are at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday for a showdown against the Bulls. However, the game has been put on hold due to the humidity-induced “wet conditions” of the floor. Players from both sides tried to keep warm by shooting baskets.
Benny the Bull, Chicago’s mascot, took advantage of the delay to challenge Herro to a backwards half-court shot. Benny nailed his first attempt, boosting the flailing energy from the fans. The Heat star did not even bother to attempt a shot.
A fan reacted to the viral scene:
“he’s a LAKER.”
Another fan added:
“Getting cooked by a mascot is wild ngl.”
One fan continued:
“LOL sums up the NBA perfectly.”
Another fan said:
“Pretty sure that’s not Steph is disguise, right?”
One fan wrote:
“Herro be like no way I would put myself to shame.”
Benny the Bull often entertains the home crowd with his antics. In some of his halftime acts, he does the backwards half-court shot to keep the fans engaged. In Chicago’s final regular game last season, the mascot even did the shot blindfolded.
Tyler Herro saw firsthand on Thursday how the furry fan favorite made the difficult shot look easy.
Tyler Herro missed Heat’s first encounter against Bulls this season
Thursday’s game is Tyler Herro’s first availability against the Chicago Bulls. The All-Star guard was recovering from left ankle surgery when the Miami Heat pounded the Bulls 143-107 on Nov. 21.
The Heat did not need Herro to whip the Bulls in that game. With eight players in double-digit scoring, Miami rolled to a comfortable win. Kel’el Ware led the Heat with 20 points, 14 rebounds and one assist. Bam Adebayo contributed 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Miami ran Chicago to the ground by forcing 18 turnovers that led to 22 points. The Heat’s 53-39 rebounding advantage, including 15-8 on the offensive glass, was another factor in their lopsided win.
The Bulls, though, have been more competitive since mid-December, owning an 8-6 record during that stretch. They are on a three-game losing streak, but are dangerous opponents on their home floor.
Tyler Herro, who missed a few games this month due to recurring toe issues, is a big boost for the Heat. He is averaging 22.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game this season.
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