Raptors' Johnson will start Sunday despite strained shoulder

Toronto Raptors power forward Amir Johnson will start Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons, coach Dwane Casey confirmed.

Johnson strained his right shoulder in the third quarter of Toronto's last game on Friday, a win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He ended up only playing 17 minutes with two points and four rebounds. Patrick Patterson saw more time in his stead and tied a season-high with 13 rebounds.

On the season, Johnson is averaging 9.6 points and 5.9 boards per game.