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Heat's Nikola Jovic Leaves With Right Elbow Injury After Hard Fall vs. Raptors

The team classified it as a right elbow injury, ruling him out for the night.

Overview

  • Jovic was injured in the first quarter on a transition dunk attempt after a pass from Jaime Jaquez Jr. and contact from rookie Collin Murray-Boyles.
  • A stretcher was brought to the floor, but he walked off assisted with his right arm in a protective brace.
  • Unable to shoot the ensuing free throws, he was replaced at the line by Toronto’s choice Keshad Johnson, who made both and stayed in the game.
  • The forward had been out of the rotation in two of the previous three games, with an opportunity arising as Tyler Herro (toe) and Pelle Larsson (ankle) were sidelined.
  • No additional details on imaging or a timetable were provided beyond his being ruled out for the remainder of the game.