Overview
- Jovic exited 12 seconds into his first-quarter stint against Toronto after being fouled on a fast break and landing hard on his right arm.
- A stretcher was brought to the floor, yet he walked off with assistance wearing a protective brace and was seen smiling as he headed to the locker room.
- Initial X-rays were negative, and an MRI on Tuesday revealed a contusion and laceration to the right elbow, leading the team to designate him day-to-day.
- Coach Erik Spoelstra said the elbow was split open and bleeding, the bones were fine, and Jovic experienced a temporary loss of feeling in his hand consistent with a stinger.
- With Tyler Herro (toe) and Pelle Larsson (ankle) unavailable, Jovic’s chance at minutes vanished quickly as Keshad Johnson took the replacement free throws and absorbed his rotation spot during Miami’s ongoing skid.