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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.
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