Johnson ended with 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 130-117 win over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran forward fell one board short of his second double-double of the season, with the first coming way back on Dec. 18 against the Magic. Johnson has scored in double digits in 10 of the last 12 games, averaging 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.8 threes, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals over that span while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor and 48.6 percent from downtown.

Johnson (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson exited Sunday's win over the Warriors in the third quarter due to back spasms and did not return. However, he practiced Tuesday and is set to play Wednesday. Over his last five games, the 30-year-old forward has averaged 12.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.0 minutes per contest.

Johnson (back) practiced Tuesday, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson left Sunday's win over the Warriors and didn't return due to a back injury. However, his presence at Tuesday's session is an encouraging sign, and Johnson can be tentatively deemed questionable for Wednesday's game against Utah until the Nuggets release an official injury report.

Johnson (back) did not return to Sunday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson left the game in the third quarter and was not able to return. He finished the contest with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three assists, one rebound, one steal and a block in 19 minutes. His status for Wednesday's game against the Jazz is now in question.

Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Warriors due to back spasms.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson left the game for the locker room in the third quarter and is uncertain to return. Tim Hardaway and Bruce Brown could see extra minutes while Johnson is sidelined.

Johnson notched 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 victory over the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson couldn't miss to begin Sunday's game, drilling his first five buckets after being limited to just six points on 2-of-7 shooting his last time out. This was Johnson's second straight game with multiple steals, and as a bonus for nine-cat managers, he finished the match without a single turnover.

Johnson recorded 18 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 124-96 win over the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old forward scored at least 15 points for a fourth straight game, a stretch in which Johnson has gone 11-for-20 (55.0 percent) from three-point range. During that hot streak, he's averaging 17.0 points, 3.3 boards, 2.8 threes, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 63.2 percent.

Johnson (back) will play in Wednesday's game against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has been upgraded from probable to available for the opening leg of the Nuggets' back-to-back set after dealing with back spasms. He's been limited to 22 and 23 minutes, respectively, over his last two appearances due to the back injury and a previous ankle issue.

Johnson is probable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to back spasms.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson came away with the issue in Monday's loss to the Thunder, but he remains likely to play Wednesday. The 30-year-old forward has averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 30.3minutes per contest in his last eight games, shooting a woeful 33.3 percent from the field during this stretch.

Johnson (back) started the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Thunder, per the television broadcast.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson left the matchup during the third period due to back spasms, but he was cleared to return for the final 12 minutes of play. He wasn't moving quite like himself, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, so it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to close this one out.