Overview
- Johnson punctuated the night with a logo 3-pointer as Washington fell 115-101 to Phoenix at Capital One Arena.
- He finished 9-of-12 from the field and 5-of-5 from three in 25 minutes, leading the Wizards in scoring.
- The sixth pick moved into the starting lineup with Kyshawn George sidelined by a hip injury, elevating his offensive workload.
- Keefe lauded his ability to get set before the catch, highlighting quick footwork, balance and movement without the ball.
- Johnson ranks seventh among rookies in scoring and has a franchise-best 49 threes through his first 24 games, with the team keeping him on a minutes plan as he builds back from a hip flexor.