11/04/2023, 5:34 AM
Scores 20 efficient points in win
Butler took just 11 field-goal attempts over 31 minutes, but he still reached the 20-point mark thanks to an efficient shooting effort. The star forward has been battling a knee issue for most of the season but has missed just one game and has now logged consecutive 20-point performances. Butler's overall early-season numbers (17.2 points on 40.3 percent shooting from the field, 7.2 boards, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals) are a bit down in comparison to recent campaigns, but there's no reason to panic given his career-long consistency.
11/04/2023, 5:27 AM
Tallies season-best stat line
Robinson struggled over Miami's first five games of the campaign, averaging 10.4 points on 42.6 percent shooting with minimal complementary stats. However, the sixth-year shooting guard was a big contributor in Friday's victory, leading the Heat's reserves in scoring on the strength of a 4-for-8 performance from beyond the arc. Robinson also finished with a season-high six dimes after he had totaled just five assists over his first five contests. The Michigan product hasn't lacked for opportunity this season -- he's played at least 21 minutes in each game thus far -- but he'll need to have more performances like Friday's to emerge as a reliable fantasy asset.
11/04/2023, 5:06 AM
Nearly notches triple-double
Herro led Miami in points, rebounds and assists while finishing just one dime shy of a triple-double. The sharpshooting guard was an efficient 4-for-7 from beyond the arc, and he's now knocked down at least four triples in four of his six games this season. Herro has taken his game up another level during the early part of the campaign, averaging 25.8 points, 5.7 boards, 5.0 assists, 3.8 three-pointers and 1.2 steals while shooting 45.1 percent from deep and 45.3 percent overall from the field through six games.