Tyler Herro Responds to Darius Garland's Defense Critique Ahead of Game 3

A heated exchange has emerged between Miami Heat star Tyler Herro and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland after Garland publicly stated the Cavs' playoff strategy was to 'pick on Tyler Herro' defensively. Herro responded by questioning Garland's own defensive abilities, saying that someone who 'doesn’t play defense shouldn’t be talking.' Both players acknowledged some on-court back-and-forth, but Herro emphasized his focus remains on helping Miami win, not on Garland's comments. The Cavaliers have effectively exploited Herro on defense, contributing to their 2-0 series lead, though statistics reveal that Garland is also being targeted by Miami's offense with notable success. Heat teammate Bam Adebayo voiced support for Herro, stating the team takes Garland's remarks personally. The rivalry adds extra intensity as the Heat aim to bounce back in Game 3 at home.