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Monday's NBA: Heat's Herro (groin) ruled out ahead of Game 4 vs. Celtics

Boston — Heat guard Tyler Herro has been ruled out Game 4 of Miami's Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Bostic Celtics because of a strained left groin.

Miami made the announcement ahead of Monday night's game. Herro missed the final eight minutes of the Heat's 109-103 victory in Game 3 after sustaining the injury. He is averaging 13.5 points and 4.1 rebounds during the playoffs.

Herro is one of several Miami players who left the game nursing ailments.

All-Star Jimmy Butler sat out the entire second half with swelling in his right knee.