Headline: Micic Shines as Ultimate Competitor in Loss, While Jokic Struggles in New York Showdown

Vasilije Micic took the court for the Charlotte Hornets, putting up 15 points to go along with seven rebounds and six assists. However, the Brooklyn Nets emerged victorious with a score of 104-83 at Spectrum Center.

Despite dealing with a chest injury during Wednesday’s match, the 31-year-old Serbian guard impressed head coach Charles Lee and his teammates with his resilience.

“He’s a fighter and a true competitor. He’s one of those players we consistently look to for an emotional lift and impactful play. He delivered,” Lee shared. “He worked incredibly hard on defense, refused to let his injury hold him back, and made things happen on the offensive end with his playmaking. We’re really glad to have him on our team.”

French player Moussa Diabate contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, one steal, and one assist to the effort. Meanwhile, teammate Tidjane Salaun continued his G League assignment.

Under the guidance of Spanish coach Jordi Fernandez, the team ended a seven-game slump in the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season. With Croatian Bojan Bogdanovic sidelined due to a left foot injury, British player Tosan Evbuomwan added 14 points, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

In a game at Madison Square Garden, Nikola Jokic fell short of a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets lost to the New York Knicks, 122-112. The Serbian star recorded 17 points, six rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block. Croatian Dario Saric was inactive, and Slovenian Vlatko Cancar (recovering from left knee surgery) remained on the injury list.

British player O.G. Anunoby was a standout in the Knicks’ fifth consecutive victory, scoring 23 points, along with four rebounds and one assist. German player Ariel Hukporti did not play, while French player Pacome Dadiet was out with a right great toe sprain.

In another matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers comfortably defeated the Miami Heat, 126-106, at Kaseya Center. On the losing side, Serbian Nikola Jovic managed to score 11 points, alongside five assists and three rebounds, while Swedish Pelle Larsson recorded two assists, two rebounds, and one steal.

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