Phil Handy was in no mood to tolerate Tyler Herro who was trying to start a fight with the Lakers bench
After a dreary start to life at the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook is slowly settling into his groove. At a time when the Lakers have been fraught with injuries, Westbrook has upped the ante, showcasing his mettle and showing why the Lakers opted for his services for the NBA 2021 season.
Up against a stellar Miami Heat side in their bygone encounter, the Lakers spearheaded by Westbrook managed to pull off a gritty overtime win on the day. In what was the side’s finest performance this term, one laden to the brim with resolve and perseverance, the Lakers beat Miami 120-117 in what was their second overtime win on the bounce to move 7-5 in the 2021-22 league season.
Phil Handy Shuts Down Tyler Herro During Lakers vs Heat
Despite having just nine legible players on the day, the Lakers managed to showcase their mettle when it mattered the most as Westbrook recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists. He 10 fourth-quarter points to put the Lakers up 112-110 with less than a minute remaining.
In the mist of the edge of the seat thriller, Heat’s Tyler Herro decided he wanted to ruffle some Lakers players as he tried to spark a melee. Talking down a Lakers player on the bench, Herro was immediately sat down by Phil Handy who was quick to ask the Heat man to sit his ass down.
Tyler Herro tried to stare down/talk to someone on the Lakers’ bench and Phil Handy told him “get your *** back to your bench”.
Guess this dude hasn’t learned yet
— Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT (@3cbPerformance) November 11, 2021
Herro ended with 27 points on the night. Heat also had Jimmy Butler exit the affair owing to an injury with a report on his status and update on him currently impending.