Mitch Johnson explains decision to bench Dylan Harper late in game

Mitch Johnson addressed the decision not to have Dylan Harper on the court during the closing moments of the game on June 4, stating that it was his choice and not a reflection of Harper's performance. Johnson indicated that there was logic to playing Harper but chose to stick with the group already on the floor. Harper's absence in crunch time is part of a broader discussion about team strategy and player utilization. The team's outlook and roster decisions may continue to be scrutinized as they prepare for future games.

• 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Mitch Johnson on Dylan Harper not being on floor in crunch time: It wasn't something he did, it was my decision