Nikola Jović stepped up significantly in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, delivering 23 points alongside three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. His performance was critical in the absence of Kel’el Ware and marked his fourth 20-point game of the season. With Ware out, Jović is expected to continue in a larger role for Sunday’s matchup against Phoenix, managing responsibilities alongside Bam Adebayo.