MIAMI – With the Miami Heat sporting a roster that's highlighted by its depth , one piece in the rotation that has been crucial this season is Jaime Jaquez Jr ., who's currently in his third season. As the Heat have a relatively healthy roster , Jaquez has been bitten by the injury bug, missing Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons.

Jaquez didn't practice in Friday's session, with the team listing him “questionable” with a right groin strain, eventually ruling him out with under two hours left until tip-off. The UCLA product has been a revelation in his third season, coming off a major sophomore slump, as Miami's change in offensive philosophy fits his strengths.

Averaging 16.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game while shooting 53 percent from the field, Jaquez has b

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