MICHAEL PORTER JR. NEWS

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 margins

SEPTEMBER 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 5

AUGUST 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 series

AUGUST 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 1-1

AUGUST 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 round

AUGUST 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 season

AUGUST 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 game

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murray returns to power Nuggets past Jazz 134-132 in 2 OTs

Jamal Murray scored 23 points in his first game of the NBA restart and made the tying and go-ahead baskets as the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 134-132 in two overtimes

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver Nuggets: Breaking down the 3 best Michael Porter Jr. lineups Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. appears in line for more playing time after highly impressive performances in the past three games....

AUGUST 8, 2020 • HOOPSHABIT.COM

Michael Porter Jr. authored the most dominant high school basketball season since LeBron in 2003 – now he's finally emerging as a star in the NBA - MaxPreps MaxPreps News - MaxPreps National Player of the Year in 2016-17 becomes first Nuggets rookie to record consecutive games with 30 points and...

AUGUST 7, 2020 • MAXPREPS.COM