Nets' Cameron Johnson Returns Saturday After Rest

Cameron Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets is set to return for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers after sitting out Thursday's contest due to rest. Johnson, who has been performing well with averages of 18.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game since early March, missed the previous game as part of the Nets' strategy to rest players during a challenging season. The Pacers, currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, are aiming to maintain their playoff position despite missing star player Tyrese Haliburton in recent games. With Johnson's absence on Thursday, other Nets players like Trendon Watford and Jalen Wilson had the opportunity for increased playing time as Brooklyn is positioned to prioritize player rest over playoff contention. The Pacers have won four of their last five games and are hopeful that Johnson's absence will aid their chances of victory.