Recently, there was an update from the Miami HEAT regarding their forward, Nikola Jović. After undergoing a thorough assessment by Dr. Elizabeth Ann Ouellette, renowned for her expertise in hand surgery, along with the team’s physician, Dr. Harlan Selesnick, it was confirmed that Jović had fractured the second metacarpal in his right hand. This unfortunate incident happened during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks last Sunday, February 23. Jović is now set to wear a splint and will be reassessed in about four weeks to gauge his recovery progress.
Throughout this season, Jović has been a formidable presence on the court, participating in 46 games, 10 of which he started. He boasts an average of 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 25.1 minutes per game. His shooting statistics stand impressively at 45.6 percent from the field, 37.1 percent from beyond the arc, and 82.8 percent from the charity stripe. He’s hit double figures in scoring on 27 occasions, with four standout performances where he scored over 20 points. Notably, he has led his teammates in the plus/minus category a remarkable eight times, underscoring his impact on the team’s performance.
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