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April 2, 2026
Just misses double-double Wednesday
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.
Analysis
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.
March 31, 2026
Not listed on report for Wednesday
Johnson (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis
Johnson exited Sunday's win over the Warriors in the third quarter due to back spasms and did not return. However, he practiced Tuesday and is set to play Wednesday. Over his last five games, the 30-year-old forward has averaged 12.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.0 minutes per contest.
March 31, 2026
Participates in practice
Johnson (back) practiced Tuesday, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette.
Analysis
Johnson left Sunday's win over the Warriors and didn't return due to a back injury. However, his presence at Tuesday's session is an encouraging sign, and Johnson can be tentatively deemed questionable for Wednesday's game against Utah until the Nuggets release an official injury report.
March 30, 2026
Doesn't return Sunday
Johnson (back) did not return to Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis
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.
March 30, 2026
Questionable to return Sunday
Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Warriors due to back spasms.
Analysis
Johnson left the game for the locker room in the third quarter and is uncertain to return. Tim Hardaway and Bruce Brown could see extra minutes while Johnson is sidelined.
