Despite undergoing big roster changes dating back to midway through last season, the Miami Heat have gotten off to a surprising 11-6 start this season. They entered Sunday in third place in the Eastern Conference, and their new up-tempo offense is paying dividends, as it has allowed them to rank third in fast-break points per game and first in scoring.

Their strong start is even more impressive when one considers they have been without star guard Tyler Herro, who underwent ankle surgery in late September.

Miami will be getting a big boost when it faces the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, as Herro plans to make his season debut in that game, per ESPN insider Shams Charania.

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