Miami Heat Forward Nikola Jovic Sidelined for Four Weeks with Hand Fracture
Jovic sustained the injury during Sunday's game against the Bucks, impacting the Heat's playoff aspirations.
- Nikola Jovic fractured the second metacarpal in his right hand during the Miami Heat's game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.
- The injury was confirmed at halftime, and Jovic did not play in Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.
- He is expected to miss at least 15 games, with the earliest possible return on March 25 against the Golden State Warriors.
- Jovic, averaging 10.7 points and 3.9 rebounds this season, has been a key contributor, with the Heat holding an 11-5 record when he scores 14 or more points.
- The Heat currently sit ninth in the Eastern Conference, five games behind Detroit for the last guaranteed playoff spot.