Johnson exited the game 1:10 into the second quarter after injuring his left shoulder. Johnson moved into position to block Scottie Barnes’ attempt at the rim. Johnson swatted Barnes’ layup attempt with his right arm before immediately crumpling to grab his left shoulder.

Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Celtics. Johnson has missed Atlanta's previous five contests due to right shoulder inflammation, but his designation being questionable instead of immediately out is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.

An exciting matchup is on the horizon as the Atlanta Hawks take on the defending champion Boston Celtics on Saturday in a clash between two Eastern Conference teams.

Jalen Hurts officially is on track to play in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. The Eagles quarterback returned to full participation in Thursday's practice after limited work Wednesday. Hurts injured his left knee during last Sunday’s divisional round win over the Rams but never came out of the game.

Johnson had missed five straight games earlier this month due to right shoulder inflammation, but it was an injury to his other shoulder that forced him out of Thursday's contest early in the second quarter.