Nikola Jovic leads Heat over the Bucks with career high 24 points

By HoopsHype | February 13, 2024

Eric Nehm: FINAL: Heat 123, Bucks 97 – Antetokounmpo 23pts/11reb/8ast – Lillard 16pts/2reb/5ast – Beasley 16pts/3reb – Portis 16pts/4reb/2ast The Bucks are now 35-20 on the season. They have one more game before the All-Star Break on Thursday in Memphis.Source: Twitter @eric_nehm What’s the buzz on Twitter? Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangWith Jimmy Butler and three guards out for the Heat, Bam Adebayo has eight assists, Duncan Robinson has five assists, and Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kevin Love and Nikola Jovic each have three assists. – 9:50 PM Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBAThings continue to be interesting for the Bucks. Handled Nikola Jokic better Sunday than they’re handling Nikola Jovic tonight – 9:38 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Heat first quarter:40 pointsDuncan Robinson – 11 pointsNikola Jovic – 11 pointsBest opening quarter for the Heat all season – 8:36 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Nikola Jovic needs to get playing time for this team no matter the injury reportHe just brings such a different element – 8:29 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Heat offense still clickingNikola Jovic spot-ups hitting, Tyler Herro operating at each level, guards pulling 2 defenders at the rimNow Bam is able to go 1-on-1 – 8:24 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Look at the Heat playing with paceOffense is clicking due to all of the movementNikola Jovic forcing really good things, including some tough defense on the other endDuncan Robinson doesn’t stop moving – 8:18 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Game starts with some very aggressive defense from Caleb MartinOn offense, Bam pulls two defenders on the roll and Nikola Jovic hits the spot up 3Staying ready – 8:12 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatBecause of lack of ballhandling, won’t be surprised if Nikola Jovic goes from deep freeze to starting tonight. Will know soon. – 7:27 PM More on this storyline But as the Heat gets healthier and begins to get players back from injury, Jovic is self aware enough to realize he may again find himself out of the rotation soon. “We have one of the best players in the league in Jimmy [Butler], one of the best backups in Caleb [Martin],” Jovic said. “How can I expect when they come back for me to play heavy minutes? That’s not realistic. I want to keep being realistic. That’s how I like it and that’s how I like coach to talk to me. Be real with me on what’s going to happen. I know when they come back, I’ll probably not play or play some role minutes. I’m cool with it. As long as when they’re out, when I get a chance, I need to show what I can do. And that’s it.” -via Miami Herald / January 14, 2024