The Denver Nuggets will take on the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 1.
Cam Johnson, who recently dealt with an injury scare, avoided the injury report ahead of the action.
Barring any sudden changes, the Nuggets intend to enter the game with Johnson listed as available against the Jazz.
During the Nuggets’ last game against the Golden State Warriors, Johnson left the court after 19 minutes of action.
When he checked out with back spasms, the veteran forward had six points after shooting 2-5 from the field. He also has three assists, one steal, and one block.
Despite losing Johnson in the second half, the Nuggets closed out the game with a 116-93 win over the struggling and undermanned Warriors.
This season, Johnson has 50 games under his belt with the Nuggets. He was traded from the Brooklyn Nets after a three-season run. He also spent four years playing for the Phoenix Suns.
With the Nuggets, Johnson is posting 11.8 points per game (46.7% FG, 42.7% 3PT), 3.6 rebounds per game, and 2.3 assists per game.
What’s Next For The Nuggets?
Johnson told reporters after the Warriors game that he felt comfortable enough to return to the game if needed. A comfortable lead gave Johnson and the Nuggets enough comfort to call it a night.
Going against the Jazz, the Nuggets are facing a 21-55 team. Utah is riding a six-game losing streak, and they have just one win over the last 10 games.
Only the Sacramento Kings rank lower than the Jazz. Sacramento is 19-57 on the year.
As for the Nuggets, they are 48-28. Denver clinched the playoffs on Tuesday night, along with the Los Angeles Lakers, who hold a 2.0-game lead over the Nuggets for the third seed.
The Nuggets and the Jazz are slated for a 9 PM ET tip on Wednesday night. Denver will then close out the week with a tough Saturday afternoon matchup against the San Antonio Spurs this weekend.