The Miami Heat’s 10-game losing streak is a thing of the past. They secured their third consecutive win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday— the first time reaching that mark since early January. And the team received an elite effort from their new All-Star to lead the way.

Tyler Herro put on an offensive clinic against Atlanta, totaling a game-high 36 points, four assists and two steals on remarkably efficient 13 of 17 shooting (76%).

Even with being guarded by a top Defensive Player of the Year candidate in Dyson Daniels, Herro took him to school. Although he experienced some struggles coming out of the All-Star break, he has bounced back for Miami over their most recent stretch.

Solid rotation contributions from Davion Mitchell, Alec Burks, Haywood Highsmith and Kyle Anderson helped supplement Herro’s dominant night. Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware also had control on the glass, totaling 22 rebounds combined.

However, this night was a true showcase of Herro’s evolution in the midst of his career year.

Herro is still getting better.

It’s encouraging to see the Heat secure these wins with Herro as the leading man. Despite the greatest season of his young career thus far, he has put up several All-NBA caliber performances that wound up being wasted due to Miami failing to execute late in games.

It’s encouraging to watch Herro continue to blossom and outplay Trae Young to help the Heat keep their win streak alive. During this career season, Herro has put up some eye-popping stats that haven’t always resulted in wins because of the Heat’s failings late in games. But Herro has been a huge part of Miami’s three-game winning streak as they try to turn this season around.

Thursday, Herro went 4 for 6 from 3-point range and scored in several different ways. Most of his 13 made field goals came near the rim as Atlanta’s defense tried to run him off the line. This has been a big part of his all-around improvement this season.

Herro adjusted his shot diet during this 2024-25 campaign to become a more efficient player. And that notion was on full display against Trae Young and the Hawks.

Herro is already an All-Star and still getting better. Just think, we aren’t even close to his prime years yet.

Herro’s growth is the epitome of hard work behind the scenes leading to results on the court. His work ethic has been impressive, and his focus on doing whatever it takes to become a better player has only helped his reputation in the league.

It isn’t a major improvement, but he has made minor leaps on the defensive side of the floor as well. He was active in that department in the Heat’s latest win, recording a pair of steals on the night.

It’s reassuring to see Herro’s individual improvement as each season has gone by. And luckily, he is far from done in making these strides.