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Jovic Elbow Injury: Heat Star's Hand Goes Numb!
17 Dec
Summary
- Nikola Jovic's elbow injury is a contusion/laceration, with day-to-day status.
- Tyler Herro also day-to-day with a contusion in his right big toe.
- Jovic lost hand feeling after a hard foul, described as a massive stinger.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic is considered day-to-day following an MRI on his right elbow that revealed a contusion and laceration. The team announced the positive update on Tuesday, offering some relief after the injury occurred late in Monday night's game.
Guard Tyler Herro, who has missed three consecutive games, also underwent an MRI for a lingering right big toe contusion. He remains day-to-day, according to the team's latest assessment. Both players' statuses are being closely monitored as the Heat navigate their schedule.
Jovic suffered his injury after a hard foul while driving to the basket, falling forcefully to the floor. Coach Erik Spoelstra noted that Jovic's elbow was bleeding and he experienced a temporary loss of feeling in his hand, described as a "massive stinger."
