Nikola Jović of the Miami Heat is out due to a fractured second metacarpal in his right hand. He will not play for an extended period as he recovers from this injury.
Nikola Jović has played 46 games this season, averaging 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. His shooting percentage stands at 45.6%, with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.1%. He has made an average of 1.7 three-pointers per game.
This season, Jović has been active in 46 games while being inactive for 9 games. In the games he played, the Miami Heat averaged 109.3 points per game. In contrast, the team averaged 114.2 points per game in the games he did not play.
Jović has reached double-digit points in two consecutive games before his injury. He has also finished in the top 5 in points, rebounds, and assists at his position multiple times this season, indicating his contributions to the team’s performance when active.
