Spurs Add Keldon Johnson to Injury Report vs. Rockets
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After falling to the Golden State Warriors on Monday, the San Antonio Spurs will be playing the second game of a home back-to-back tonight against the Houston Rockets at Frost Bank Center.
However, despite playing against Golden State, the Spurs could be without forward Keldon Johnson vs. Houston.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) holds onto a rebound against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center.
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The Spurs added Johnson to Tuesday's injury report, listing him as questionable vs. the Rockets due to a stomach illness. He posted 16 points and six rebounds in the 112-102 loss to Golden State.
The other notable name already on the injury report was Cedi Osman, who is out with a left ankle sprain.
This season, Johnson has averaged 16.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists. If he's able, the Spurs will need Johnson in a rivalry game that means a little more. The Rockets beat the Spurs 114-101 on March 5 in a game that featured a scuffle between Jermey Sochan and Amen Thompson.
San Antonio could have a leg up this time around, though it's not the way that anyone would've wanted. Rockets star big man Alperen Sengun suffered a severe ankle sprain and bone bruise in his right knee against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, which will keep him out for Tuesday's contest. Luckily, Sengun avoided long-term injury, but fans will unfortunately have to wait till next season to watch him and Spurs star Victor Wembanyama face off again.
The Spurs and Rockets tip-off tonight at 7:30 p.m. CT.
