At least that's how it appears after the 6'9 power forward topped the Celtics' box score with 19 points Wednesday night, knocking down eight of his 13 field goal attempts in a 109-105 win over the Nets.
Johnson, acquired on a two-year/$24 million deal this summer, drilled a pair of three-pointers midway through the first quarter, setting the stage for a smooth victory for the C's. They controlled almost all of the first half, taking a nice 11-point advantage into the brake.
It's still just the preseason, but admit it, you're excited.
Turning Point: Following a competitive third period in which the Celtics saw their lead drop to seven, Kelly Olynyk helped put Brooklyn away with a strong start to the fourth.