SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
MICHAEL PORTER JR. #1 - SMALL FORWARD - DENVER NUGGETS
16.5 PPG •
7.0 RPG •
2.5 APG
16.5 PPG
7.0 RPG
2.5 APG
Porter says Clippers doctor kept him from being drafted by L.A. Michael Porter Jr. was likely a top-three NBA draft pick going into the 2017-18 NCAA season. However, after a severe back injury in Missouri...
Michael Porter Jr.: Clippers Doctor Thought I'd 'Never Play Basketball Again' Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr . missed all but three games during his lone season at Missouri in 2017-18 with a lower back injury...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Done with Doncic, Clippers set for Nuggets' Murray, Jokic
First came Luka Doncic and Kristaps PorzingisSEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 down
Nikola Jokic made the tiebreaking basket with 27 seconds left and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs by the slimmest of marginsSEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Porter Jr. was a game-high plus-21 in Nuggets' win over Jazz Jamal Murray erupted for 50 points as the Nuggets beat the Jazz to force a Game 7 to be played on Tuesday.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Murray scores 42, Nuggets beat Jazz 117-107 in Game 5
Jamal Murray scored 33 of his 42 points in a second half where he played every minute and the Denver Nuggets avoided elimination by beating the Utah Jazz 117-107 in Game 5AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mitchell scores 51 points, Jazz beat Nuggets for 3-1 lead
Donovan Mitchell scored 18 of his 51 points in the fourth quarter as the Utah Jazz withstood a 50-point night from Jamal Murray to beat the Denver Nuggets 129-127 and take a 3-1 le...AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jazz take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Nuggets
The Utah Jazz take on the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the seriesAUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Porter Jr. struggled once again on defense in Nuggets' loss The Jazz abused Michael Porter Jr. during their Game 3 win over the Nuggets on Friday to take a 2-1 series lead.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Utah, Denver tied 1-1 heading to game 3
The Denver Nuggets take on the Utah Jazz for game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luka Doncic, Mavericks beat Clippers to tie series at 1
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donovan Mitchell scores 30 points, Jazz rout Nuggets 124-105
Donovan Mitchell scored 21 of his 30 points in a big third quarter and the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 124-105 on Wednesday to even the first-round playoff series at a game a...AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Porter Jr.'s bubble breakout shows it was crazy for so many teams to pass on him in draft How crazy was it for each of the 12 teams to ignore Michael Porter? We rate them.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. goes for 13 in first career playoff start Porter scored eight of his 13 total points in the first half as the Nuggets defeated the Jazz in Game 1 of their playoff series.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Nuggets face Jazz to open playoffs
The Denver Nuggets play the Utah Jazz in game one of the Western Conference first roundAUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. could flourish in the playoffs Nuggets head coach Michael Malone explained why younger players like Michael Porter Jr. could play at a higher level in the playoffs.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Close encounters: Jazz, Nuggets evenly matched all season
The Denver Nuggets were 3-0 against Utah in the regular seasonAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. named to NBA All-Seeding Games Team Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. was named to the NBA All-Seeding Games Team based on voting by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Lillard wins Bubble MVP, Williams picked as top coach
Portland’s Damian Lillard has been unanimously selected as the top player of the NBA’s seeding games at Walt Disney World after averaging a league-best 37.6 points in the eight gam...AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets rest Michael Porter Jr. in season finale vs. Raptors Porter has emerged as perhaps the top rookie during the season restart, averaging 22 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and one steal.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Former 5-stars finding their way in the NBA's Bubble The NBA bubble has seen its share of normal all-stars and future Hall of Famers performing as expected and also some really entertaining bas...
AUGUST 14, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ask Sam Mailbag: 2020 draft prospects, Michael Porter Jr., Zach LaVine, and more | Chicago Bulls Don Figgers: Do you still believe that the Bulls, if they win the draft lottery, should take James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball? I do but the mo...
AUGUST 14, 2020 • NBA.COM
Rookie Wire Power Rankings: Michael Porter Jr. unseats Morant on top Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. takes the top spot from Ja Morant after some incredible performances inside of the bubble.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
LeBron James Posts Motivational Message on Michael Porter Jr.'s Instagram Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James provided some motivation for Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. following their on-court encounte...
AUGUST 11, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Leonard, Los Angeles set for matchup against Denver
Kawhi Leonard leads Los Angeles into a matchup against Denver averaging 26.9 points per gameAUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
