MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost in the NBA Cup quarterfinals to the Orlando Magic last Tuesday, 117-108, the team is now on a four-game losing streak, having dropped five of its previous six contests. With the Heat looking to improve its offense , there is a popular narrative going around on social media blaming the returning Tyler Herro for the slump.

Since his return, Miami is 3-5, but in the games Herro has played in, they're 3-3, with the guard being in only two games as part of the four-game skid. With the Heat known for its new fast-paced, free-flowing offense, as the team leads the league in pace with 105.3 possessions per 48 minutes, it has slowed down since his return.

The theory around Herro does have holes, as he's been a net positive when on the floor. Miami has outsc

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