Cam Johnson sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of Monday's game, forcing him out just as the Nets were already dealing with numerous injuries to key players.
Cam Thomas, who scored 23 points, was rested due to fatigue and a history of recent health issues, as stated by coach Jordi Fernandez: 'I just wanted to protect him from himself.'
After dealing with injury issues, coach Jordi Fernandez emphasized the resilience needed: 'In professional sports, especially in this league, a lot of these guys play with bumps and bruises.'
Claxton is managing a long-term back injury that he acknowledges he will 'probably be managing for a while,' leaving uncertainty around his availability.
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