Usman Garuba had a huge defensive impact in the party that his Houston Rockets they ended up losing 108-111 before the Miami Heat of an inspired Tyler Herro, who finished the night with 41 points and 10 of 15 in triples.
The Spanish pivot of 2.03 m. and just 20 years old he has settled into the Rockets’ rotation in his second season in the NBA, as he demonstrated one more night at the Toyota Center in Houston.
Garuba firm 2 points (1 of 1 on 2-point shots), 9 rebounds and 3 assists in 20 minutesbecoming the second best rebounder for the Rockets and in Houston’s best player in terms of +/- with a +12.
The one in Azuqueca de Henares was also protagonist of a defensive play that was highly applauded and highlighted on social media by Rockets fans.
Usman Garuba had to go one-on-one against the unstoppable Tyler Herro, and the Spanish player displayed incredible footwork, hand speed and power to stop the Heat star, who he tried to steal the ball at. a play that had to be reviewed by the referees to be declared valid.
Kevin Porter Jrl missed the final triple that could have sent the game to extra time.
Jalen Green (22 points), Kevin Porter Jr. (21) and Jabari Smith Jr. (15+11) stood out for the Rockets.
Tyler Herro, the fittest player in the NBA: equals the record of triples of the Heat
Tyler Herro, with a magical night in which he scored 41 points after making 35 with 9 three-pointers against the Thunder, equaling the Heat record of 10 three-pointers in a game.
“I didn’t know it was the record until last night when I got to nine, and they said I was one short. I had no intention of going in to tie the record, I was just trying to hit 3-pointers. I think shooting more 3-pointers is helping,” Herro said. after the match.
Jimmy Butler (20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists) was the other standout player for the Heat in Houston.
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