Apr 24, 2024, 9:33 p.m. ET
Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 14 points, 11 in the first half, for the Miami Heat’s victory in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
With a good first half, the Mexican guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. had a key contribution to the victory of the Miami Heat by 111-101 in the Game 2 before the Boston Celtics by first round of the playoffs from Eastern Conference and thus tie the series at one win per side.
Jaime Jaquez He contributed 11 points in the first half, finishing as the Heat’s scoring leader.
By the start of the third quarter, Jaime Jaquez He had a lesser presence on the court; However, his defensive play and an accurate three-pointer in the fourth quarter allowed Miami to maintain the lead on the scoreboard, making it 100-91 with 5:03 left in the game at TD Garden.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., during Game 2 between Heat and Celtics for the first round of the East playoffs. Photo: Getty
Jaime Jaquez He closed the game with 14 points as a result of 4-13 from the field, 3-6 from the arc and 3-4 in free throws; He also contributed 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 30 minutes of activity.
Since Jimmy Butler He was injured and missed the second game of play-in ante Chicago Bulls, Jaquez Jr. He has taken his place in coach Erik Spoelstra’s starting five and in Game 1 of the first round against Boston, which the East leaders won (114-94), the Mexican had 16 points, 4 rebounds, four assists and a steal during 36 minutes on the court.
For him Game 3 which will take place on Saturday the 27th at the Kaseya Center, home of the Heat, Jaime Jaquez Jr. He will be able to play his fourth consecutive game as a starter, since Butler’s absence from Miami will last several weeks.
2024-04-25 01:33:00
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