Jaquez tallied 15 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, five steals and one block over 31 minutes in Thursday's 89-88 win over the Magic. Jaquez got the start for a second straight game Thursday due to the absence of Jimmy Butler (illness). Jaquez managed to score in double digits for just the third time in December, but he made his impact felt on the defensive side of the floor with a career-high five steals. Jaquez will likely retreat to the bench against the Hawks on Saturday as Butler is expected to play in that contest, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
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1.5Player GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 A/TO +/- 3PA 3PM 3P% 2PA 2PM 2P% FGA FGM FG% FTA FTM FT% PF DREB OREB TS% 10011.54.13.20.40.90.10.2002.0+201.70.635.3%1.10.654.5%2.81.242.9%1.11.1100.0%0.926662.4%J. Butler SF202031.418.55.84.90.41.31.3213.7+871.40.535.7%9.75.658.0%11.16.155.2%7.45.878.2%1.0645164.6%282834.916.39.94.90.91.42.11512.3+372.80.829.9%10.95.449.2%13.66.245.3%4.33.171.7%2.02106852.3%D. Robinson SF271623.011.02.32.40.10.50.9002.6+486.62.537.6%2.81.450.7%9.43.941.5%0.80.786.4%2.2511056.3%J. Jaquez SF24321.88.94.72.30.11.11.6101.4-662.10.628.0%5.52.647.7%7.63.242.3%2.51.975.4%1.7833051.2%K. Johnson SF304.70.71.00.00.00.00.0000.0+20.30.00.0%0.30.3100.0%0.70.350.0%0.00.00.0%0.33050.0%P. Larsson SG17016.85.71.91.50.00.60.6002.5+171.90.734.4%2.21.463.2%4.12.150.0%1.50.964.0%2.3231059.9%A. Burks SG14016.96.62.31.20.30.70.2005.7+932.91.551.2%1.30.644.4%4.22.149.2%1.20.976.5%0.726669.2%K. Love PF15411.36.04.41.20.10.90.8001.5+93.31.236.7%2.30.937.1%5.62.136.9%1.00.766.7%0.9521449.7%102.00.00.00.00.00.01.0000.0-51.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%1.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%0.0000.0%T. Herro SG282835.123.85.74.90.10.82.5401.9+489.84.040.5%7.84.355.3%17.68.347.1%3.83.385.0%1.51491061.7%H. Highsmith SF261924.06.63.01.00.71.00.8001.2+163.01.343.0%2.11.151.9%5.12.446.6%0.70.568.4%2.1601760.5%D. Smith SG14119.16.32.61.60.41.51.2001.4+382.11.153.3%2.21.148.4%4.42.250.8%0.90.776.9%2.1241265.9%T. Rozier PG251228.612.14.02.90.40.61.5002.0+65.21.834.6%5.42.545.9%10.64.340.4%2.01.787.8%1.5801952.7%N. Jović PF19919.68.43.51.50.11.00.7002.2+323.21.237.7%3.01.652.6%6.22.844.9%2.01.678.9%1.558859.0%8018.84.01.51.50.11.01.0001.5-312.80.827.3%2.00.631.3%4.81.428.9%0.50.5100.0%2.16640.2%K. Ware C1308.73.32.30.20.60.40.5000.3+290.80.230.0%2.21.255.2%3.01.548.7%0.20.2100.0%0.924653.9%
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| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | 28 | 34.9 | 16.3 | ACT |
| Alec Burks | 14 | 16.9 | 6.6 | ACT |
| Jimmy Butler | 20 | 31.4 | 18.5 | OUT |
| Josh Christopher | 1 | 2 | 0 | ACT |
| Tyler Herro | 28 | 35.1 | 23.8 | ACT |
| Haywood Highsmith | 26 | 24 | 6.6 | ACT |
| Jaime Jaquez | 24 | 21.8 | 8.9 | ACT |
| Keshad Johnson | 3 | 4.7 | 0.7 | ACT |
| Nikola Jović | 19 | 19.6 | 8.4 | GTD |
| Pelle Larsson | 17 | 16.8 | 5.7 | ACT |
| Kevin Love | 15 | 11.3 | 6 | ACT |
| Josh Richardson | 8 | 18.8 | 4 | OUT |
| Duncan Robinson | 27 | 23 | 11 | ACT |
| Terry Rozier | 25 | 28.6 | 12.1 | ACT |
| Dru Smith | 14 | 19.1 | 6.3 | OUT |
| Isaiah Stevens | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
| Kel'el Ware | 13 | 8.7 | 3.3 | ACT |
Heat Injury Report
Jaquez tallied 15 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, five steals and one block over 31 minutes in Thursday's 89-88 win over the Magic. Jaquez got the start for a second straight game Thursday due to the absence of Jimmy Butler (illness). Jaquez managed to score in double digits for just the third time in December, but he made his impact felt on the defensive side of the floor with a career-high five steals. Jaquez will likely retreat to the bench against the Hawks on Saturday as Butler is expected to play in that contest, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Burks finished Thursday's 89-88 win over the Magic with 17 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and three steals over 32 minutes. In a game where neither team eclipsed 90 points, Burks finished Thursday's contest as the Heat's second-leading scorer behind Tyler Herro (20). Burks has seen significant playing time off the bench in his last two outings after being a healthy DNP in Miami's prior seven contests, and part of that has been due to injuries to Jimmy Butler (illness), Josh Richardson (heel) and Dru Smith (Achilles). Burks will look to carry his momentum into Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Herro registered 20 points (8-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), ;three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 89-88 win over the Magic. Herro paced Miami on Thursday with a team-high 20 points, which was second-most in the game behind Orlando's Jalen Suggs (29). Herro helped propel the Heat's 17-point comeback and provided the exclamation point when he hit an 18-foot jumpshot with just 0.5 seconds left to play. Since and including Dec. 1, Herro has averaged 24.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting (including 39.3 percent from three on 9.7 3PA/G), 6.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists across 35.1 minutes per game.
Jovic went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Magic with a left ankle sprain and is doubtful to return, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Jovic appeared to land awkwardly on his left leg and went to the locker room with just over 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to be evaluated further. Jaime Jaquez could pick up a few extra minutes down the stretch if Jovic can't return.
Rozier (knee) is available for Thursday's game versus the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Rozier has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday after missing Miami's previous contest due to left knee inflammation. The 30-year-old guard is averaging 10.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 26.0 minutes across his last 10 outings.
Larsson (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. After being a late addition to the injury report due to a right ankle sprain, Larsson has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday. The rookie forward is averaging 6.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.9 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
Larsson is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Magic due to a right ankle sprain. Despite being listed as available all day, Larsson is now in danger of missing Thursday's contest due to a right ankle sprain that previously caused him to sit out five straight contests. With Jimmy Butler (conditioning) already ruled out, Haywood Highsmith, Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic could all see increased playing time against Orlando.
Butler (conditioning) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Butler has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday while returning to competitive conditioning. Jaime Jaquez will likely receive another start in his absence. Per Winderman, Butler is expected to suit up in Saturday's matchup with Atlanta.