Johnson ended with 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt) and one assist across 33 minutes during Saturday's 116-105 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Johnson logged 33 minutes in Game 1. While he managed to supply 12 points, he didn't contribute much to other statistical categories and struggled from beyond the arc. With a win by the Nuggets to open the series, Johnson will look to turn things around on the offensive end Monday night in Game 2.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Coming off bench for Game 1
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Strawther is not in Denver's starting lineup against Minnesota for Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Saturday.
Strawther started in each of the Nuggets' final two games of the regular season and averaged 23.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.5 steals over 34.0 minutes. He'll come off the bench for Saturday's game while the Nuggets roll with a starting five of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: May be rested
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Johnson (rest) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Johnson, along with Denver's other four starters, is carrying a questionable tag with the team contemplating some maintenance days. Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway and Julian Strawther could see expanded roles if multiple players sit out for Denver.
Johnson closed with 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 win over Memphis.
Johnson might have a secondary role in the Nuggets' offensive scheme, but there's no question the sharpshooting forward is making the most of his opportunities of late. He's scored at least 17 points in each of his last four games, and he'll continue to have tons of scoring touches as long as he stays. Over that four-game stretch, Johnson is making 45.5 percent of his threes on 5.5 attempts per contest.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Just misses double-double Wednesday
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Johnson ended with 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 130-117 win over the Jazz.
The veteran forward fell one board short of his second double-double of the season, with the first coming way back on Dec. 18 against the Magic. Johnson has scored in double digits in 10 of the last 12 games, averaging 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.8 threes, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals over that span while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor and 48.6 percent from downtown.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Doesn't return Sunday
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Johnson (back) did not return to Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Johnson left the game in the third quarter and was not able to return. He finished the contest with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three assists, one rebound, one steal and a block in 19 minutes. His status for Wednesday's game against the Jazz is now in question.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Scores 19 points with two swipes
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Johnson notched 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Johnson couldn't miss to begin Sunday's game, drilling his first five buckets after being limited to just six points on 2-of-7 shooting his last time out. This was Johnson's second straight game with multiple steals, and as a bonus for nine-cat managers, he finished the match without a single turnover.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Perfect from long range Tuesday
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Johnson recorded 18 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 124-96 win over the 76ers.
The 30-year-old forward scored at least 15 points for a fourth straight game, a stretch in which Johnson has gone 11-for-20 (55.0 percent) from three-point range. During that hot streak, he's averaging 17.0 points, 3.3 boards, 2.8 threes, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 63.2 percent.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Returns for fourth quarter
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Johnson (back) started the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Thunder, per the television broadcast.
Johnson left the matchup during the third period due to back spasms, but he was cleared to return for the final 12 minutes of play. He wasn't moving quite like himself, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, so it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to close this one out.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Questionable for Thursday
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Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Lakers.
Johnson sat out the second leg of a back-to-back set in Monday's win over the Jazz, and now he's in danger of missing a second straight game with Thursday's match being the first of a back-to-back. If he's out again, that would create more opportunity for Tim Hardaway, Bruce Brown and Julian Strawther.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Expects to sit out Monday
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Johnson (ankle) said after Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Timberwolves that he's not optimistic about his chances of playing Monday in Utah, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson was limited to 23 minutes Sunday before checking out of the contest for good with 7:50 remaining in the fourth quarter due to a sore right ankle. Heading into the contest, Johnson had been listed as probable due to right ankle inflammation, so he seemingly aggravated the injury Sunday. For his part, Johnson doesn't believe the ankle issue will be a long-term concern, as he believes that exploring different shoes and orthotic inserts will help resolve the matter. Assuming Johnson ends up sitting out Monday, the Nuggets could have more minutes available for the likes of Spencer Jones (shoulder), Julian Strawther and Jalen Pickett.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Questionable to return
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Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to a right ankle issue, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson was listed as probable due to right ankle inflammation before being cleared to play Sunday, and he exited the contest in the fourth quarter. The 29-year-old forward failed to score and shot 0-for-6 from the field across 23 minutes before exiting.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Cleared to play vs. Minnesota
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Johnson (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Johnson is working through right ankle inflammation, but he has been given the green light to play in the front end of the Nuggets' back-to-back set. He has averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 threes and 0.8 steals over 32.5 minutes per game in his eight outings since returning from a 23-game absence due to a right knee bone bruise.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Totals 38 minutes in loss
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Johnson totaled nine points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 128-117 loss to the Warriors.
While the overall shooting line was poor, the minutes are very encouraging from a fantasy perspective. With so many injuries in Denver, Johnson is someone to monitor closely in case he can quickly find his offensive rhythm.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Logs 27 minutes in return
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Johnson (knee) racked up 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 win over the Bulls.
Johnson was given the green light to return Saturday from a 23-game absence due to a right knee bone bruise. He rejoined the starting five and turned in a modest stat line, though he finished second on the Nuggets' with a plus-21 point differential. Johnson will likely have his minutes monitored for another game or two while he works his way back into top condition.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Officially available
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Johnson (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Johnson was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's contest, but now it's been confirmed that the sharpshooting forward will return from a 23-game absence. Johnson, who hasn't played since Dec. 23, is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 30.6 minutes per game across 28 regular-season appearances thus far.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Questionable for Saturday
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Johnson (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
It's a significant upgrade for Johnson, who has been sidelined since late December with a right knee bone bruise. Fantasy managers should expect a strict minutes limit if Johnson is able to play. Even with Peyton Watson (hamstring) now sidelined, Julian Strawther and Jalen Pickett would appear to have the most to lose once Johnson is given the green light to suit up.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Ruled out Wednesday
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Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Johnson hasn't played since Dec. 23 due to a right knee bone bruise and is without a clear timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bulls until Denver offers an update.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Won't play Tuesday
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Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Detroit, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
Johnson will miss his 22nd consecutive game while managing a right knee bone bruise. Although Nuggets head coach David Adelman has suggested the wing could return before the All-Star break, this ruling pushes Johnson's next chance to suit up to Wednesday against New York at the earliest. In the meantime, Jalen Pickett and Spencer Jones have seen extended opportunities and should continue to see significant playing time versus the Pistons.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Aiming for pre-ASB return
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Nuggets head coach David Adelman told reporters Thursday that the hope is that Johnson (knee) is cleared to return before the All-Star break in mid-February, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Johnson has been sidelined by a bone bruise in his right knee since Dec. 23, but the recent update indicates that the seventh-year pro could be cleared to return by early February. He started in each of his 28 outings prior to the injury, and his return would likely result in Jalen Pickett or Spencer Jones reverting to a bench role. Johnson is averaging 11.7 points per game in his first season with the Nuggets, which is his lowest scoring output since the 2020-21 season as a member of the Suns (9.6 points per game across 60 regular-season games).
