A quiet relief for the Denver Nuggets as an MRI scan shows forward Cameron Johnson suffered only a bone bruise in his right knee, sparing the team from a serious ligament injury.
Injury Details
The MRI revealed only a bone bruise, with no ligament or structural damage, according to a source familiar with the results. The source spoke anonymously because the team has not announced the findings.
Team Impact
Johnson was hurt early in the fourth quarter of Denver’s 131-130 loss to Dallas on Tuesday night. He is expected to miss a few games. He is the third starter sidelined, joining Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle).
Upcoming Game
The Nuggets will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas night.
Key Takeaways
- Cameron Johnson’s MRI shows only a bone bruise, no ligament damage.
- He will miss several games, joining Gordon and Braun on the injury list.
- Denver’s next home game is against the Timberwolves on Christmas.
The injury update offers a silver lining for the Nuggets, keeping a key player on the sidelines but avoiding a major ligament injury as they prepare for the holiday matchup.
