Johnson accumulated 22 points (8-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 118-106 loss to the Rockets. The 25-year-old forward continues to see elevated usage with Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) on the shelf.
The San Antonio Spurs received devastating news this week regarding Victor Wembanyama's injury, which will sideline him for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season. His teammates later shared the message he sent them in the aftermath.
Following a big Spurs victory vs. the Suns, Victor Wembanyama sent a short, yet meaningful message to this teammates.
At 23-29, the Spurs occupy just the No. 12 seed in a crowded Western Conference. They are a scant 3.5 games behind the No. 10-seeded Golden State Warriors (28-27), but without their best player, they seem doomed now to miss the play-in tournament entirely and head straight for the lottery.
If the San Antonio Spurs want to open up a legitimate championship window as soon as next season, there is one upcoming NBA free agent who would be a perfect fit.
Playing with emotion, the Spurs downed the Phoenix Suns 120-109 after learning their star player and friend's season was over due to a blood clot.
Hours after learning Victor Wembanyama was lost for the season, the San Antonio Spurs spoiled Kevin Durant's Austin homecoming in win over Suns.
Johnson supplied 18 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 24 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 114-96 loss to the Pelicans.