Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. suffered an upper leg injury during Game 4 of a playoff series against the Celtics, leading to his absence in the fourth quarter. Coach Erik Spoelstra noted that Jaquez was experiencing tightness in his upper leg, specifically his right hip, which he injured while attempting a rebound in the second half. Jaquez expressed determination to recover, stating he would take it day by day. The Heat, already facing a challenging series, are now further strained as they head into a potential elimination game on Wednesday.
It’s only fitting the Heat might face elimination Wednesday with the difficulty factor turned up another notch. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) was unable to finish Game 4, writes @Manny_Navarro. Miami is basically running on fumes and is almost out of bodies. https://t.co/tnfsrSzRRI https://t.co/YNUnR3hLff
Jaime Jaquez hip the latest injury concern for Heat vs. Celtics https://t.co/c8gPaIFDLF
Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. said he felt his right hip give when he went up for a rebound in the second half. “I tried to give it everything I had. Just take it day by day.”
Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the latest rotation player dealing with an injury. Coach Erik Spoelstra said he didn’t play Jaquez in the fourth quarter because of tightness in his upper leg. We’ll see how he progresses in the next 48 hours.
For those asking about Jaime Jaquez Jr. not playing in the fourth quarter, Erik Spoelstra says he was not moving well after suffering an upper leg injury. "We'll find out," Spoelstra says regarding Jaquez's status moving forward.