Mar 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) warms up prior to the game against against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.

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Mar 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) warms up prior to the game against against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.