Denver Nuggets ahead Cameron Johnson will bear an MRI to diagnose the extent of a proper knee harm suffered in Tuesday evening’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
The harm occurred with 9:18 remaining within the sport. He was aided off the courtroom after falling and grabbing his knee. He didn’t return.
“Hopefully, it is higher than it regarded,” Denver coach David Adelman stated, confirming the upcoming MRI.
The Nuggets misplaced 131-130. They already are with out two starters — guard Christian Braun (ankle), out since a Nov. 12 harm, and ahead Aaron Gordon (hamstring). Gordon sustained his harm on Nov. 21.
Johnson, 29, is averaging 11.7 factors, 3.6 rebounds and a pair of.4 assists in 28 video games (all begins) this season, his first in Denver.
The Nuggets acquired Johnson in an offseason commerce with the Brooklyn Nets in alternate for Michael Porter Jr. and a first-round choose in 2032.
A primary-round draft choose in 2019, Johnson additionally beforehand performed for the Phoenix Suns.
He has profession averages of 12.8 factors, 3.9 rebounds and a pair of.0 assists in 368 video games (209 begins).
–Discipline Stage Media
