Tyler Herro sets ridiculous NBA record after bonkers shooting night against Houston Rockets

Tyler Herro's hot shooting continued on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Fresh off of hitting nine 3-point shots last night, Herro outdid himself by setting a ridiculous NBA record.

Herro had 41 points, a career high, six rebounds, and two assists, with 10 3-point shots made in the Miami Heat's 111-108 win over the Rockets. He also became the youngest player in NBA history with at least 40 points, five rebounds, and 10 3-point shots made.

According to ESPN, Herro was the fourth Heat player to make 10 shots beyond the arc. The last player to accomplish the feat was Duncan Robinson back in December 2019. The first two players to do it for the Heat were Brian Shaw and Mario Chalmers.

Tyler Herro told reporters after the game that he didn't really plan on joining the record books. He knew that he was one away from tying the record last night, but hitting 10 3-point shots was not on his mind on Thursday.

"I didn't know it was the record until last night when I hit nine, and they said I was one short," Herro said. "I didn't have any intention of coming in to tie the record, but I was just trying to get threes up. I think shooting more threes is helping."

The 22-year-old guard has been on fire for the Heat in the past two games. Herro had 35 points, three rebounds and two assists, with nine 3-point shots against the OKC Thunder on Wednesday in a 110-108 victory. The 19 3-pointers made were the most in a two-game stretch in franchise history.

The Miami Heat have now won six of their last 10 games. They are now just a game below .500 with a 14-15 record. The Heat are finding their way back into contention, led by Tyler Herro. He's averaging 24.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.1 steals in their last 10 games.

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Will Tyler Herro become an All-Star this season?

Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat

Tyler Herro is having the best season of his career, averaging 21.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year is the leading scorer for the Miami Heat ahead of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. He's also shooting career highs from the field at 46.1% and beyond the arc at 41.6%.

If Herro can sustain his production and efficiency, as well as stay healthy, he could be an All-Star this season. The Heat will also need to improve their record if Herro wants a better chance at earning his first All-Star nod.