Jaime Jaquez expects a hungry and aggressive Heat team after the All-Star break, as Miami looks to make a strong push in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Miami Heat are entering the second half of the season with urgency, and Jaime Jaquez Jr made clear how Miami's mindset will look after the All-Star break.
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Team: Miami Heat
Position: SG, SF
Age: 24
Height: 198 cm
Weight: 102 kg
Birth place: California, United States of America
Following a 123-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Heat improved to 29-27 and currently sit 8th in the Eastern Conference standings.
With plenty of regular-season games left, Miami is preparing for a strong playoff push. Jaquez believes the mindset inside the locker room is clear.
"Man, this is a hungry team, very hungry. You know, we got a lot to prove, we got a lot to still do in this season. And the beautiful thing about it, we got a lot of games left still. But this is gonna be a big push for us. We're gonna be a hungry team. Go out there and fire on all cylinders."
The second year forward has been a key part of Miami's rotation. In 50 games this season, Jaquez is averaging 15.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.
He is shooting an efficient 50.7 percent from the field, although his three-point percentage stands at 27.8 percent.
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