Heat – Pistons 111-128
Nikola Jović contributes modestly in Heat loss to Pistons
Nikola Jović scored 5 points on 1-of-1 shooting, added 4 rebounds and 1 assist as Miami Heat fell to Detroit Pistons 128-111. He played 13 minutes and his team outscored the opponent by one point while he was on the court.
The 6-foot-10 Miami Heat player logged fewer minutes than his last season’s average of 17.2, and his 5 points were below the previous 7.3 points per game. He collected 4 rebounds, which is above the 3.3 rebounds he averaged last season, while his single assist fell short of the 2.2 assists he recorded previously. Jović’s perfect field-goal performance (1-of-1) marked a higher shooting percentage than his 36.6 % field-goal rate last year.
Despite Jović’s efficient shooting and the brief on-court advantage, the Heat could not overcome Detroit. The Pistons secured a 128-111 victory, as reflected in the official scoreboard: Detroit Pistons - Miami Heat 128-111.
Also in this game
- Giannis Antetokounmpo · 36 PTS
- Javonte Green · 5 PTS