Denver Nuggets Starter Exits Warriors Game Due to Injury
Cameron Johnson left the Nuggets’ March 29 matchup against the Warriors with a back injury. He exited in the third quarter and went to the locker room for evaluation.
The Denver squad lost a starter when Johnson exited the Warriors game due to injury. The club listed him as questionable to return after the check.
Injury and game details
Johnson logged 19 minutes before leaving the floor. He was 2-for-5 from the field and made both shots from beyond the arc.
Game statistics
He also added three assists, one rebound, one block and one steal. The team will wait on tests to determine his availability.
- Minutes played: 19
- Field goals: 2-5
- Three-point percentage in game: 50.0% (2-for-4)
- Assists: 3
- Rebounds: 1
- Blocks: 1
- Steals: 1
Career and recent performance
The 30-year-old is in his first season with Denver. He played college basketball at North Carolina and was the 11th pick in 2019.
The forward began his pro career with the Phoenix Suns. In 200 games with the Suns, he averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
He shot 44.4 percent from the field and 39.6 percent from three during his time in Phoenix. Johnson was traded to Brooklyn during the 2022-23 season and spent three seasons with the Nets.
Denver acquired him in a deal that included Michael Porter Jr. Since joining the Nuggets, he has made 49 starts.
This season he is shooting 46.8 percent overall and 42.6 percent on threes. He is averaging 11.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.
Team outlook
Denver entered Sunday ranked fourth in the Western Conference. The Nuggets trailed the Lakers by 1.5 games and held a five-game win streak.
The club aims to improve toward a 48-28 final mark. Head coach David Adelman will monitor Johnson’s recovery and lineup options.
Reporting and next steps
Tests and a day-to-day evaluation will determine his immediate status. Updates will follow as the team releases more information.
Justin Grasso reported this update for Filmogaz.com. He covers league news, transactions, and injuries with nearly a decade of insider reporting experience.
