NBA Props and Pick'em

Denver is pretty healthy for this game. The only notable names on the injury report, outside of Peyton Watson and his long-term injury, are Johnson and Jamal Murray, who are both listed as probable. In 12 games with all of Murray, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun available, Johnson has averaged 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. Perhaps more importantly, he's been at 23.9 minutes per game. The playing-time ceiling and the overall opportunities are lower for Johnson with everyone available. It's also a brutal matchup against a tough Houston defense.

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