Heat – Pelicans 128-118
Nikola Jović contributes 8 points in Heat's preseason win
Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 in a preseason exhibition. The victory adds to the Heat’s early-season testing and does not affect any official standings.
Nikola Jović played 21 minutes and finished with 8 points on a 3-of-8 shooting line, including 2-of-5 from three-point range. He collected four rebounds, split evenly between offense and defense, added two assists, recorded two steals and two blocks, and committed four personal fouls without turning the ball over. While on the floor his plus-minus was -15, indicating the Heat were outscored by that margin during his minutes.
Overall, Jović’s stat line shows a balanced contribution in scoring, rebounding, playmaking and defensive actions. His performance was part of the broader team effort that produced a ten-point margin in the preseason win over New Orleans.