ASK IRA: In the end, did the Heat win the Kyle Lowry trade?

Q: Kyle Lowry for Precious Achiuwa and Goran Dragic looks like a good deal for the Heat. – Mike, Southwest Ranches.

A: People often ask if my hair loss is hereditary. No, it is because of weeks and weeks, and months and months, of missives in this direction about how the Heat had to dump Kyle Lowry at the trading deadline, had to get rid of him in the offseason, should permanently bench him. Now everyone loves Kyle. At 37, this is who he is, a player who might not be an all-the-time player, but a player still capable of stepping forward at the biggest moments, as he did Wednesday night in Boston, and as he has done throughout this postseason. Goran Dragic helped get the Heat to an NBA Finals. Now we’ll see if Kyle can do even more. At this point, doubt at your own risk.

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Q: Let’s come out strong on Game 2 and try to steal both on the road. – Bryan.

A: First, players bristle at the notion of “stealing” a game on the road. They believe such victories are earned. But your point is reasonable. Against the Bucks and Knicks, the Heat won Game 1 on the road and then had rough nights in the second games of those series, losing in Milwaukee and New York. I would not overstate homecourt advantage in a series this competitive. But I also would not understate the value of a 2-0 lead.

Q: Should the Heat consider Tyler Herro coming off the bench if and when he returns? – Jeff, Philippines.

A: First let’s get to that stage with Tyler Herro’s broken right hand. And then let’s consider the opposition and matchups. But if you are looking for an answer right now, I’d think the approach would be the same as when the Heat eased Kyle Lowry back off the bench from his time off due to knee soreness. Like Erik Spoelstra would say, it would be a good problem to have. It also will not be a consideration if the Heat do not advance to the NBA Finals.