Spurs forward Keldon Johnson collected 28 points, four rebounds and five assists on 11 of 13 shooting in front of a packed Moody Center.
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.
Here's what Mitch Johnson, Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox and Keldon Johnson had to say after the Spurs' loss to Houston.
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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. With Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) lost for the season,
Johnson and Julian Champagnie both led San Antonip's bench in scoring Thursday with 15 points each. While Johnson had slowly been receiving reduced playing time as of late, Victor Wembanyama being ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder could open up more minutes for Johnson if the Spurs opt to utilize more small-ball lineups.
Toronto Raptors sent him to New Orleans as part of a trade for Brandon Ingram. The Pelicans have won two of their past three games since snapping a 10-gme skid just before the NBA All-Star break. Julian Champagnie tied a career high with six 3s as he and Keldon Johnson each scored 18 points for San Antonio.
Castle ended with 22 points (9-22 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals in 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 118-106 loss to Houston. The rookie wing tied Keldon Johnson for the team lead in scoring as no Spurs starter managed to score even in double digits.