After missing the Phoenix Suns’ final six games of the regular season due to a right wrist sprain, backup forward Cameron Johnson returned at a much-needed time for his team’s 99-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs on Sunday afternoon.
In nearly 23 minutes, Johnson was one of four Phoenix players to score in double figures with 10 points on 3-of-7 shooting (2-of-5 from 3-point range). He also finished second on his team with six rebounds — three of which came on the offensive glass — helping the Suns win the battle on the boards 47-33 against Los Angeles despite having a size disadvantage in the frontcourt.