Porter supplied 19 points (8-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 119-111 win over the Suns.
Porter made his presence felt on both ends of the court Friday, and he stepped up with some clutch shots in the fourth quarter when the Suns were threatening with a comeback. The injury issues surrounding Jamal Murray (ankle) have forced Porter to handle a bigger role on offense, but he has responded well to the challenge. He's averaging 18.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and a combined 1.5 steals and blocks per game over his last 10 outings.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Scores season-high 30 points
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Porter closed Wednesday's 134-124 win over the Rockets with 30 points (11-17 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes.
Porter was impressive Wednesday and was one of the main reasons why the Nuggets escaped with the victory in this tight contest. He made his presence felt on both ends of the court, was efficient with his shot, and registered his fifth double-double of the season. Porter has been scorching hot of late after recording his ninth straight game with 20 or more points, and he's averaging 24.3 points per contest while shooting 55.9 percent from the field and 48.8 percent from deep in that span.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Grabs 10 boards in win
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Porter recorded eight points (3-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 113-104 victory over the Clippers.
Porter failed to step up offensively in a game where Jamal Murray (hamstring), Nikola Jokic (back) and Aaron Gordon (heel) were all sidelined, but the sharpshooter made his presence felt by grabbing double-digit rebounds for the sixth time this season. The poor shooting night can likely be chalked up as an outlier, as it was just the fourth time this season he failed to score in double figures. On the season, Porter is averaging 16.9 points and 7.8 rebounds while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from deep.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Hits for 25 in loss
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Porter had 25 points (9-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 124-119 loss to the Magic.
With Jamal Murray (hamstring) still sidelined, Porter stepped up as the Nuggets' second-leading scorer behind Nikola Jokic, producing his third game this season with 25 or more points while tying his season high in made three-pointers. The 25-year-old wing is averaging 19.0 points, 7.8 boards and 3.3 threes in the eight games Murray has missed so far, numbers slightly above his season averages.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Another double-double
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Porter contributed 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and 11 rebounds across 33 minutes during Friday's 115-110 loss to the Pelicans.
Porter has three double-doubles on the season, and two of those have come across his last three appearances, so he's trending in the right direction. Tasked with an uptick in usage while Jamal Murray (hamstring) is out, the forward has stepped his game up and is averaging 18.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 blocks per game across his last five outings.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Cools off against Clippers
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Porter ended with 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 111-108 win over the Clippers.
Porter finally cooled off Tuesday but had been very solid in recent games. In seven November games so far, Porter is averaging 18.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 2.7 three-pointers. He'll continue to see more usage with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Records double-double in loss
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Porter contributed 25 points (11-19 FG, 3-10 3Pt), 10 rebounds and one block over 38 minutes during Sunday's 107-104 loss to the Rockets.
Porter topped 20 points for the fourth time in the last five matchups Sunday, and he hauled in double-digit rebounds for just his second double-double of the 2023-24 campaign. He got off to a relatively slow start to the season with single-digit scoring totals in three of his first five outings but has turned things around since then, averaging 23.0 points and 8.4 rebounds in 33.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Carves up Chicago
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Porter registered 27 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 123-101 win over the Bulls.
Porter posted a season-high 27 points in smooth fashion, as Chicago had no comparable size matchup for Porter on the perimeter or rim protection to withstand his two-man game with Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray exited Saturday's game with a hamstring injury, and Porter would likely be tasked with a bump in usage if Murray is forced to miss time -- although overall synergy of the Denver offense would decrease.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Drops 24 on Mavs
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Porter provided 24 points (10-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 34 minutes during Friday's 125-114 win over Dallas.
The 24 points were a season high for Porter as he looks to shake out of a bit of an early scoring slump, and his 43.7 percent shooting from the field is a full five points lower than last season. To his credit, the 25-year-old is finding other ways to contribute -- he's grabbed at least nine boards in four of six contests, and his 8.2 rebounds per game average would be a career high, topping the 7.3 he pulled in 2020-21.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Little involvement in win
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Porter closed with eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 110-102 win over the Jazz.
Porter picked up three fouls in his 19 minutes of action and never found offensive rhythm. Denver shot just 42.9 percent as a team, so there will be better days ahead for both parties. A matchup against Minnesota on Wednesday is up next.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Strong from deep in 20-point outing
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Porter recorded 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 128-95 win over Oklahoma City.
Porter led all Nuggets players in threes made while finishing second on the team in scoring and one rebound shy of a double-double. Porter surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time this season and has now connected on two or more threes in all three of Denver's games thus far.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Out again Thursday
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Porter (ankle) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers, Vic Lombardi of Altitude TV reports.
Porter has been unable to make any appearances in the preseason. Previous reports have indicated that he'll be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 24 against the Lakers, but this is worth monitoring closely over the weekend. The Nuggets' first official injury report should provide further clarity on Porter's status.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Remains sidelined
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Porter (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Clippers.
Porter has yet to play this preseason while dealing with an ankle injury. While he is expected to be good to go for the regular season, it seems unlikely he will suit up for Thursday's preseason rematch with the Clippers.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Out again Sunday
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Porter (ankle) will not play in Sunday's exhibition against the Bulls, Katy Winge of AltitudeTV reports.
Porter will miss a third consecutive game due to a minor ankle injury. The Nuggets seem to be taking a cautious approach to the preseason thus far to ensure their players are good to go come the regular season. Porter will have another opportunity to make his preseason debut Tuesday against the Clippers.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Remains sidelined Thursday
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Porter (ankle) is out for Thursday's preseason game versus the Bulls, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Porter will miss his second straight preseason game while dealing with a minor ankle injury. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's preseason rematch with Chicago. However, the Nuggets could be extra cautious with Porter during the preseason in order to ensure he is ready to go for the regular season.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Out for exhibition opener
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Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason opener against the Suns, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
As expected, Porter has been downgraded from doubtful to out due to a minor ankle injury he sustained at the beginning of training camp. In his absence, Justin Holiday will likely slide into the starting lineup, while Christian Braun (calf), Hunter Tyson, Julian Strawther and Peyton Watson are candidates for increased run off the bench.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Porter (ankle) didn't practice Thursday and is unlikely to participate in practice Friday, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Porter sprained his left ankle during Wednesday's practice session and was seen in a walking boot afterward, but the issue isn't considered serious. However, the injury will likely keep him out of practice as the Nuggets wrap up training camp. His first opportunity to suit up during the preseason will be Tuesday against the Suns, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Nuggets exercise caution to avoid a more significant concern ahead of the regular season.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Suffers minor ankle sprain
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Porter sprained his left ankle during Wednesday's practice and was spotted wearing a walking boot as he left the gym, but the injury isn't considered serious, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Denver will presumably proceed with caution, so it's likely Porter will miss some preseason action to ensure he's fully past the issue before gearing up for Opening Night on Oct. 24. If Porter has to miss time, Justin Holiday and Christian Braun would be candidates to enter the starting lineup.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Double-doubles in Game 5 win
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Porter posted 16 points (7-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes during Monday's 94-89 win over the Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Porter struggled with his three-point shot but showcased his versatility and still delivered solid production during the series-clinching win. Across 20 postseason appearances, the sharpshooter averaged 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds on 42/35/79 shooting splits. The 2018 first-round pick signed a lucrative five-year deal in September of 2021, so he's locked in as a key piece of Denver's rotation for years to come.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Grabs team-high 13 boards
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Porter produced 14 points (5-16 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 43 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 victory over the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Porter hauled in a team-high 13 rebounds in the win, continuing what has been a solid postseason to this point. While his shot certainly wasn't a thing of beauty, he found other ways to contribute on both ends of the floor. He appears to be fully healthy after a number of back issues over the past few years, something that should have Nuggets fans very excited.
