Jaquez closed with 13 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one block over 41 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Hornets.
Jaquez put together an impressive bounce-back season for Miami in his third NBA campaign. He totaled 75 regular-season appearances, posting averages of 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.8 three-pointers on 50.7 percent shooting from the field.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Scores 26 points with five dimes
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Jaquez recorded 26 points (12-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and five assists across 26 minutes during Sunday's 143-117 victory over the Hawks.
Jaquez caught fire to close the season, pouring in 64 points and seven triples while shooting an efficient 28-for-40 from the field and 7-for-12 from beyond the arc over Miami's final three games. He'll look to carry that momentum into Tuesday's Play-In matchup against the Hornets.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Continues impressive stretch
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Jaquez recorded 23 points (10-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds and eight assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 140-117 win over the Wizards.
Jaquez finished as the Heat's second-best scorer in this blowout win Friday, trailing only Simone Fontecchio's 24-point output. Still, Jaquez is ending the season on a strong note. Headlined by a 32-point performance against Washington on April 4, Jaquez has scored in double digits in eight of his last nine games, a stretch in which he's averaging 17.7 points per game while coming off the bench.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Erupts for game-high 32 in win
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Jaquez totaled 32 points (12-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 victory over the Wizards.
The third-year wing set a new season high in points and led all scorers on the afternoon, taking advantage of the defensive attention Washington paid to Bam Adebayo after the center poured in 83 points the last time the two teams met. Jaquez has scored in double digits in six straight games as the engine of the Heat's second unit, averaging 19.0 points, 5.2 boards, 3.5 assists, and 1.8 threes in 26.7 minutes over that stretch.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Available versus Cleveland
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Jaquez (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Jaquez has made several appearances on the injury report of late for various reasons. However, he is available for his third consecutive contest. The 25-year-old has had the best season of his career, averaging 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 28.3 minutes per tilt across 66 regular-season games.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Upgraded to probable
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Jaquez (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jaquez was previously carrying a questionable tag for Miami, but it sounds like he will give it a go. Over his last four appearances, he's averaging 12.5 points, 6.0 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Listed out for Saturday
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Jaquez (hip) is out for Saturday's game against Houston.
Jaquez will miss his second straight game for Miami, and it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out a day in advance -- he was previously listed as questionable ahead of his absence against the Lakers on Thursday. With a lengthy injury report in Miami, guys like Keshad Johnson and Myron Gardner might be more involved.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Questionable for Thursday
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Jaquez is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to left hip tightness.
The Heat figure to re-evaluate Jaquez at some point closer to Thursday's tipoff to get a better idea about his chances of playing. If the third-year forward is unable to suit up, Simone Fontecchio would have the opportunity to step into a larger role in the Miami frontcourt.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Good to go Saturday
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Jaquez (hip) is available for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Jaquez was a late addition to the injury report due to left hip tightness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up Saturday. Over six March appearances, the third-year forward has averaged 14.8 points, 6.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 30.0 minutes per game off the bench.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Nets nine points with three dimes
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Jaquez finished with nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 loss to the Bucks.
After going 0-for-8 from three-point range in his previous three outings, Jaquez finally broke through from distance Tuesday evening. However, with Tyler Herro back in the mix, Jaquez's minutes have dipped to the mid-20s, and he's responded with averages of 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Dishes seven dimes vs. Boston
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Jaquez finished Friday's 98-96 loss to the Celtics with 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven assists and seven rebounds over 31 minutes.
Jaquez put together an all-around performance Friday, leading the Heat in assists while co-leading the team in rebounds with Bam Adebayo. Friday marked the 12th time this season that Jaquez dished at least seven dimes in a game, and the third-year pro has scored in double digits in seven consecutive contests. Over that seven-game span, he has averaged 16.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.7 steals over 29.4 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: All-around game vs. Chicago
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Jaquez supplied 20 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Saturday's 125-118 loss to the Bulls.
Jaquez filled up the box score during Saturday's loss, leading the Heat in assists while finishing as the team's third-leading scorer behind Pelle Larsson (22 points) and Bam Adebayo (21 points). Jaquez has averaged 18.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.3 steals over 32.0 minutes per game over his last four outings.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Stuffs stat sheet off bench
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Jaquez ended Thursday's 116-113 win over the Bulls with 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals over 32 minutes.
Jaquez has been one of the most productive bench players in the NBA this season, and he's scored in double digits in each of his last three outings, racking up 52 points, 19 rebounds and 16 assists over that span. Jaquez is averaging 12.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game while coming off the bench in each of his 12 contests since the beginning of January.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Pops for 20 points off bench
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Jaquez closed with 20 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one block over 36 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 win over the Suns.
Jaquez provided a spark off the bench, pouring in 20 points with efficient shooting. While his scoring output has fluctuated recently, the UCLA product has consistently contributed elsewhere, combining for 10-plus rebounds and assists in five of his past six games. Operating almost exclusively as a reserve this season, Jaquez has been a valuable contributor in his third year with the Heat.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Won't play Saturday
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Jaquez (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Jaquez will miss his second straight game while dealing with a left knee sprain. Pelle Larsson should take on a sizable role in Jaquez's absence, with Nikola Jovic and Simone Fontecchio also candidates for increased minutes. Jaquez's next chance to return comes Monday against the Warriors.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Ruled out for Thursday
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Jaquez (knee) will not play Thursday against the Celtics.
Jaquez was unable to clear his questionable tag for this contest, but he remains day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Thunder. In the meantime, Nikola Jovic could pick up some run in Jaquez's absence.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Dishes eight assists off bench
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Jaquez had 16 points (7-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one block over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 127-121 win over Phoenix.
Jaquez led the Heat with eight dimes Tuesday, his most in a game since Dec. 29 against the Nuggets (11), and finished fourth on the team in scoring behind Bam Adebayo (29 points), Norman Powell (27 points) and Tyler Herro (23 points). Jaquez is averaging 15.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists -- all career highs -- over 28.8 minutes per game this season while coming off the bench.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Added to injury report
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Jaquez is now questionable for Saturday's game against Indiana due to an illness.
Jaquez was slated to return from a two-game absence due to a wrist injury before Thursday's game against the Bulls was postponed. Now, he's back on the injury report Saturday due to a stomach bug. If he can't play, Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio could see a bump in minutes.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Will play Thursday
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Jaquez (ankle) will play Thursday in Chicago, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jaquez is back after a two-game absence, and his return could result in fewer minutes for Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio. Jaquez is averaging 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.1 turnovers per game this season.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Out with ankle sprain
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Jaquez (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.
A right ankle sprain is keeping Jaquez out for a second straight outing. As a result, Pelle Larsson and Nikola Jovic (groin) should continue to see meaningful run for the Heat on the wing.
