Johnson had a couple of poor shooting nights before this game, but that wasn't an issue for him in this one. He provided his typical well-rounded production and was far more efficient. He had shot 1-of-9 from deep over his last two games, so he only took one in this one, which was a big make late in the fourth quarter. Johnson has been one of the best players in fantasy basketabll despite a slow start, and he currently ranks in the top-20 in 9-cat leagues. They'll close out the week with Memphis coming to town on Saturday.
Johnson struggled with his shot on Saturday, shooting 40% from the field and missing all four of his 3-point attempts. However, this was a blip on the radar for the Hawks forward, who continues to emerge as one of the NBA's bright young talents. Johnson will look to bounce back when the Hawks visit San Antonio on Thursday.
Johnson was initially listed as questionable due to an ankle injury that he suffered in the fourth quarter against New York on Wednesday. However, it won't keep him out of the lineup in the semifinals of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas.
Johnson (ankle) is available for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game versus the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson tweaked his ankle in the fourth quarter against the Knicks on Wednesday, and there is a chance that he keeps him out of their semifinal matchup in the NBA Cup. Larry Nance Jr. got the start when Johnson was sidelined on Sunday, though De'Andre Hunter will also see extra minutes.