Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 14 points in the Heat’s win.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 14 points, 11 in the first half, to lead the Miami Heat to victory in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics.

The Mexican defender played a good first half. Jaime Jaquez Jr. made a decisive contribution to the victory Miami Heat score 111-101 in Game 2 before Boston Celtics To first round belonging playoffs belonging Eastern Conference and thus level the score with one victory for each side.

Jaime Jaques He scored 11 points in the first half, leading the Heat in scoring.

By the beginning of the third quarter Jaime Jaques His presence on the court was smaller; However, his defensive play and 3-pointer in the fourth quarter allowed Miami to maintain its lead on the scoreboard, making it 100-91 with 5:03 left in the game at TD Garden.

Jaime Jaques He finished the game with 14 points on 4-13 from the field, 3-6 from beyond the arc and 3-4 from the free throw line; He also had 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 30 minutes of play.

WITH Jimmy Butler He was injured and missed the second game game-in vs Chicago Bulls, Jaquez Jr. He took a place in coach Erik Spoelstra’s starting five, and in the first game of the first round against Boston, which the East leaders won (114-94), the Mexican scored 16 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal in 36 minutes. on the court.

For him Game 3 which will take place on Saturday, the 27th, at the Kaseya Center, house Heat, Jaime Jaquez Jr. He will be able to play his fourth straight game as a starter as Butler’s absence from Miami lasts several weeks.