Overview
- After missing four games with an elbow contusion and laceration, Jovic returned Friday against Atlanta and supplied 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal off the bench despite a rough shooting night.
- He followed Saturday against Indiana with 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a team-best +35 in a 142-116 victory.
- Spoelstra praised Jovic for impacting games even when shots don’t fall and stressed the need to clean up footwork and turnovers while maintaining aggression in transition.
- Teammate Jaime Jaquez Jr. lauded Jovic’s youth and upside, calling him a dynamic fit for the Heat’s style and encouraging him to keep shooting with confidence.
- The mini-surge comes in a season of career-low efficiency, with Jovic at 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 38.4% from the field and 28.4% from three, as Denver awaits Monday.