2025-26 Season
JAIME JAQUEZ JR.
2025-26 Season
JAIME JAQUEZ JR.
Jr. produces at an above average rate for a 28-minute workload.
Jr. produces at an above average rate for a 28-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 14 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 246 Guards with 10+ games
ON / OFF COURT
MIA performance per 100 possessions with Jr. on vs off the floor · 4,051 poss on, 2,358 off
THE SEASON SO FAR
Jaime Jaquez Jr. spent the first quarter of the season operating as an aggressive, high-variance spark plug off the bench. When his shot selection matched his relentless motor, he was utterly dominant. He peaked on 11/11 vs CLE, racking up 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. That massive +24.8 Impact score stemmed directly from his willingness to crash the glass and create open looks for the second unit rather than hunting his own shot. Even when his jumper abandoned him, he found ways to survive. During the 12/04 vs DAL matchup, he shot a miserable 3-for-10 from the floor but still registered a +7.0 Impact because his gritty defensive effort and loose-ball hustle completely disrupted the opposing offense. However, his aggression occasionally mutated into reckless chucking. Just two days prior on 12/02 vs LAC, Jaquez forced terrible looks to finish with a dismal 4 points on 2-for-10 shooting, resulting in a brutal -17.8 Impact that actively tanked his team's momentum.
This midseason stretch defined Jaime Jaquez Jr. as a wildly volatile but essential Sixth Man. When his shot selection was disciplined, he was utterly dominant, erupting for 28 points on 11-of-15 shooting during 12/28 vs IND to post a massive +29.4 impact score. Yet, raw point totals often masked his actual value on the floor. Take his 21-point outing during 12/24 vs TOR; despite the scoring volume, he registered a -1.1 impact score because he provided empty calories, failing to generate meaningful playmaking or rebounding in his 36 minutes. Conversely, he learned to salvage terrible shooting nights through sheer grit. During 02/09 vs UTA, Jaquez shot a miserable 1-for-7 from the field for just nine points, but still managed a +5.5 impact score by battling for extra possessions and keeping the offense flowing with five assists. He couldn't always hide his offensive disappearing acts, though. His worst performance arrived during 02/08 vs WAS, where a disastrous 2-for-12 shooting night and forced perimeter attempts dragged him down to a brutal -21.5 impact score.
This late-season stretch was defined by Jaquez embracing a high-wire act as a primary bench scorer, oscillating wildly between carrying the second unit and stalling the offense. Even when his shot fell, hidden costs sometimes dragged him down. Despite an efficient 14 points on 7-for-12 shooting, he posted a -3.7 Impact during the 02/28 vs HOU game because his sloppy defensive rotations and lack of rebounding bled points on the other end. Conversely, he learned to salvage his value on brutal shooting nights. He shot an ugly 6-for-18 during the 03/08 vs DET matchup, yet still engineered a +10.0 Impact by generating vital non-scoring value through relentless hustle and seven crucial assists. His absolute ceiling emerged in the 04/04 vs WAS contest. Jaquez torched the nets for 32 points on 12-for-18 shooting, producing a massive +21.2 Impact by ruthlessly punishing mismatches without hesitating. He is no longer just a gritty rotation piece, but a fearless offensive engine.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Volatile for his role. Jr. has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~7 points between games.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 59% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Jr. consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Hot right now — 4 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 5 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 20 days ago
Based on 74 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
76 games played
