Miami Heat keeper Tyler Herro revealed after a 105-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night that he learned that a roommate had tested positive for COVID-19
Herro said he received this news at the break and was not sure if he would have to quarantine due to possible exposure. His revelation came the same night, All-Star striker Jimmy Butler returned after missing 10 games due to NBA health and safety protocols set for a safe game during the coronavirus pandemic. Butler scored 30 points this season after missing 12 of Miami’s 18 games due to virus problems as the Heat ended a five-game losing streak.
Also, the Heat did not play Kendrick Nunn on Saturday, as he was waiting for the COVID-19 test result when the game started. Nunn was eliminated until the second quarter and could have played, but Heat coach Erik Spoelstra chose not to use him.
“We are awaiting the results of his tests,” Spoelstra was quoted as saying by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “At the time, he wasn’t available in the first trimester, so we went in a different direction. … It’s just one of those unfortunate things. I think if that kind of thing happens, it will happen to us. . “
Herro had 15 points and three assists for the Heat, who were without Goran Dragic and used their 14th group in 19 matches this season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.