Denver Nuggets Injury Update: Concerns Remain on Nikola Jokic's $94,500,000 Teammate Ahead of Pelicans Game (Oct. 29)

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Denver Nuggets Injury Update: Concerns Remain on Nikola Jokic's $94,500,000 Teammate Cameron Johnson Ahead of Pelicans Game (Oct. 29). (Image Source: Imagn)

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets cross swords against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The Nuggets have one player listed on their injury report, with Cameron Johnson "questionable" owing to a right shoulder injury. The highly-skilled 3-and-D specialist, who is on a $94,500,000 deal, picked up the injury during the Nuggets' 127-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.

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Johnson exited in the first quarter in pain but returned and attempted to play through pain. After playing a few minutes in the second and third quarters, the star forward left the game and went back to the locker room in the fourth quarter as he was bothered by pain in his shoulder.

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Cameron Johnson's night came to an end with him tallying five points, two rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes. Denver coach David Adelman gave an encouraging update after the game and applauded Johnson's mental fortitude after he attempted to play through pain.

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"Shoulder was hurting him (Johnson). I don't think it's extremely serious, but it was bothersome," Adelman said. "To his credit, he came back out and tried to play."
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Johnson started alongside Nikola Jokic in each of the first three games. He still hasn't hit his stride in Denver, with his 3-point shooting being completely below par to start the season. Johnson has made just three of his 12 shots from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, further update on Johnson's fitness is expected when Adelman speaks to the media during the pregame presser.

How to watch Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans?

The Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans game will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game will tip off at 9 p.m. EST (6 p.m. PT).

The Nuggets vs. Pelicans game will be broadcast live on Altitude Sports (local) and Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (local). Live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo.

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