SERBS SHINE ON CHRISTMAS IN THE NBA: Jović leads Miami to victory, Bogdanović hits crucial three for Atlanta’s triumph! (VIDEO)

Atlanta defeated the Utah Jazz on the road with a score of 124:121, and the captain of the Serbian national team, Bogdan Bogdanović, spent 28 minutes on the court, recording 11 points, 3 assists, and 1 rebound. However, the Serbian ace made a significant contribution to this victory. In the final quarter, he hit two of his three three-pointers when the score was tight.

Atlanta led practically from the start of the match, but when they needed to routinely finish the game, the Hawks faltered and allowed the home team to come back into the game. With about two seconds left, Sexton hit a three-pointer to tie the game.

However, that wasn’t the end. Trae Young secured the victory for Atlanta with a confident shot, making it 124:121.

Hello Bogi 💵 pic.twitter.com/W04Qn3UWBe
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 8, 2025

Young finished the game with 24 points and 20 assists, Clint Capela had 18, and Deandre Hunter had 17 points.

For the Utah Jazz, Lauri Markkanen was the best with 35 points, followed by Sexton with 24 points, while Walker Kessler had 21.

In San Francisco, Nikola Jović shone in Miami’s victory against the Golden State Warriors. The guests from Florida secured a routine 114:98 win. While the first quarter was evenly matched, Miami took control of the game in the second.

#HEATWin final – Miami 114, San Francisco 98

🔥 Jović: 20pts, 6rebs & 4asts
🔥 Adebayo: 19pts, 9rebs, 5asts & 2stls
🔥 Jaquez Jr.: 18pts & 5rebs
🔥 Herro: 14pts (3 3s), 8rebs & 3asts
🔥 Robinson: 12pts (4 3s) & 8asts
🔥 Burks: 11pts (3 3s) & 4asts pic.twitter.com/zH2iEivKKp
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 8, 2025

It’s true that the home team had a chance to come back, closing the gap to half a basket in the final minutes, but then Miami went on a 12:2 run and that was it.

Nikola Jović recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in 34 minutes. Bam Adebayo had 19, Jimmy Butler had 18, and Tyler Herro scored 14 points.

On the other side, Steph Curry scored 31 points, Draymond Green had 10 rebounds and 10 assists.