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Cam Johnson’s absence has Nuggets searching for their lost three-point touch

The Nuggets aren't shooting the three nearly as well as they did last year, and they desperately need Cam Johnson back in the lineup.

By David Decker · Nugg Love

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

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David Decker argues that Cam Johnson's absence has severely hurt the Denver Nuggets' perimeter shooting and floor spacing.
The Nuggets are shooting only 31.1% from three-point range through three games this season.
Cam Johnson has missed the last two-and-a-half games due to an ankle sprain.

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Writer David Decker highlights the Denver Nuggets' early-season struggles, attributing their recent blowout losses to a sharp decline in three-point shooting. The team has connected on just 31.1% of their attempts through three games, down from an NBA-best 39.6% last season, punctuated by a recent 134-114 home loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Decker argues that missing injured forward Cam Johnson has severely hampered Denver's floor spacing and offensive movement. Alongside Julian Strawther's absence and Nikola Jokic's 21.7% perimeter shooting, the author notes the team urgently needs Johnson's return to restore their offensive rhythm.

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