Overview
- Jaquez followed a 17-point night with another 17 in the home-opening 115-107 win over the Knicks, posting 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists off the bench.
- He is averaging 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists on 71% shooting through three games, providing an early lift to Miami’s second unit.
- Erik Spoelstra credited cleaner spacing and simplified decisions for letting Jaquez attack and make kickout reads, calling him a tremendous boost off the bench.
- Used as the first sub and in multiple roles from power forward to ball-handler, he is expected to remain the primary backup to Andrew Wiggins.
- Jaquez says he aims to lead the second unit and cites offseason mental work, while the Heat have already exercised his fourth-year option as they turn to Tuesday’s Hornets game.