Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat responded fiercely to Darius Garland's comments about targeting him in their playoff series. Herro disputed Garland's claim, emphasizing that a player who struggles defensively should not critique others. In the ongoing series, Herro has showcased his scoring ability but has also faced scrutiny for his defensive ratings, which are worse than Garland’s.

As Miami prepares for Game 3, both players' defensive performances will be under close observation. Garland is dealing with an injury, which raises questions about his availability and effectiveness in the matchup against Herro.