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Nikola Jovic

##56' 10" 240 lbs 3rd Season EXP

Injury Report

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Feb 27, 2026

Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

The fourth-year pro's absence will extend to four games as he continues to recover from a lower-back injury, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Nets. Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio should continue to see more opportunities for playing time for as long as Jovic is out of action.

Season Stats

Games Played45
Minutes Per Game17.6
Field Goal Percentage37.0
3-Point Field Goal Percentage27.2
Free Throw Percentage68.3
Rebounds Per Game3.4
Assists Per Game2.2
Blocks Per Game0.4
Steals Per Game0.6
Fouls Per Game1.4
Turnovers Per Game1.4
Points Per Game7.5

Latest News

Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

The fourth-year pro's absence will extend to four games as he continues to recover from a lower-back injury, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Nets. Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio should continue to see more opportunities for playing time for as long as Jovic is out of action.

Recent Games

DateOpponentMINFG%3P%FT%REBASTBLKSTLPFTOPTS
Feb 21
Atlanta Hawks@ Atlanta Hawks
30.00.050.00100001
Feb 12
New Orleans Pelicans@ New Orleans Pelicans
1875.050.050.01001118
Feb 10
Utah Jazzvs Utah Jazz
170.00.00.04000100
Feb 8
Washington Wizards@ Washington Wizards
666.70.00.01201104
Feb 7
Boston Celtics@ Boston Celtics
60.00.00.00110000

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