Heat’s Nikola Jovic: Good to go against Indiana

Heat rookie Nikola Jovic is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against the Indiana Pacers after missing Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to right knee soreness.

Jovic, 20, is averaging 5.7 points and 3.4 rebounds in 13 games this season. He has started four games and is shooting 47.8% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range.

The Heat are 1-3 in Jovic’s four starts this season. However, they are 3-0 in the four games he has come off the bench.

Jovic’s return is a boost for the Heat, who are currently 24-20 and in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Heat are 3.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Bucks.

The Heat will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they host the Pacers on Monday. The Pacers are 18-26 and in 13th place in the Eastern Conference.

Conclusion

Jovic’s return is a welcome sight for the Heat, who are looking to make a push for the playoffs. The Heat are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, but they are only 3.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Bucks.

The Heat will need Jovic to continue to contribute if they want to make a run at the playoffs. The Heat are a better team with Jovic in the lineup, and his return should give them a boost.