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Cam Johnson receives positive news following scary-looking injury

While it's still not ideal news, it's better than the worst-case scenario.

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Denver Nuggets fans held their breaths as Cam Johnson laid on the court in some serious pain.

In the fourth quarter of the Nuggets game against the Dallas Mavericks, Johnson landed awkwardly on his leg, as you immediately thought the worst-case scenario just occurred.

However, the former UNC basketball star avoided serious injury, but is still going to miss some time.

The latest on Cam Johnson's injury

As per Shams Charania of ESPN, Johnson was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee.