Morez Johnson Jr. probable for Mavericks vs. Cleveland after left shin contusion
Morez Johnson Jr., the Mavericks' 20-year-old rookie forward, is listed as probable for Saturday against Cleveland with a left shin contusion. He is averaging 6.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in 16.7 minutes over 11 games. It is a small sample, and his minutes have stayed steady in a bench role.
By the Mavericks Nightly Desk · updated 23 h ago01The story of the nightInjury status ahead of ClevelandJohnson (left shin contusion) is probable for Saturday against Cleveland, with an estimated return of Nov.
Johnson (left shin contusion) is probable for Saturday against Cleveland, with an estimated return of Nov. 14. His status has moved around this week. He was listed day-to-day with a leg injury on Nov. 9, moved to out, then back to day-to-day on Nov. 10. He was cleared on Nov. 12, the day he played 13.4 minutes against Minnesota. He was back on the report as day-to-day with the lower leg issue on Nov. 13. The Mavericks lost to Minnesota, and Johnson was minus-12 in that game.
02What the numbers show through 11 gamesThrough 11 games, Johnson is shooting 48.3 percent from the field, 20.0 percent from three and 72.7 percent at the…
Through 11 games, Johnson is shooting 48.3 percent from the field, 20.0 percent from three and 72.7 percent at the line, with a 54.5 true shooting mark. He averages 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks, with 1.3 turnovers. His best night came Nov. 6 against Utah: 13 points and 17 rebounds in 23.8 minutes, a plus-20 in a win. He also scored 13 against Sacramento. Against Minnesota he had no points and two rebounds. His season plus-minus is 1.2, and his usage rate is 18.3.

Johnson Jr.6.9 ppg
Jackson7.0 ppg