Watford has missed a lot of time lately after receiving ample playing time. He was averaging 8.2 points and 2.8 rebounds for the Nets. Johnson, who was involved in the 2023 trade that landed Deandre Ayton from Phoenix, is averaging 8.4 points and 3.4 rebounds.

For the game, the Nets could get one of their best players back in action, as D'Angelo Russell is listed as questionable on the injury report. The 2019 NBA All-Star has missed each of the previous four games.