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NBA Finals: Tyler Herro's absence is glaring for Heat, but his return feels more unlikely as series goes on

MIAMI — It’s tantalizing, tempting to envision how Tyler Herro would make so many things better for the Miami Heat if he were cleared to play following breaking his right hand at the start of the playoffs.

It’s an everyday question, an everyday struggle for the Heat faithful. And Erik Spoelstra wishes he had a different answer, especially as his team enters dire straits and the possibility of a 3-1 deficit to the Denver Nuggets.

But the answer is the answer, and Herro is still listed as out for Game 4 on Friday night.