Jazz's Joe Johnson: Modest output in Game 2 loss

Johnson (finger) supplied eight points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and three assists over 30 minutes during Thursday's 115-104 loss to the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.

The veteran swingman battled a pinky finger sprain throughout the majority of the game, and it appeared to affect his shot to an extent. After taking 13 and 10 shot attempts, respectively, in Game 7 of the first round and Game 1 of the current series, Johnson was more of a complementary presence Thursday, with Gordon Hayward, Rudy Gobert and spot starter Shelvin Mack all outpacing him in that category. He did drain multiple threes for the second straight contest, and, provided his finger is healthy enough, should start again in Game 3 in Utah on Saturday.