Murray scores 25 points, Porter adds 22 as Nuggets beat Hornets 111-93
Jamal Murray scored 25 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 22 as the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 111-93JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAEL PORTER JR. #1 - SMALL FORWARD - DENVER NUGGETS
18.2 PPG •
6.8 RPG •
2.9 APG
18.2 PPG
6.8 RPG
2.9 APG
Poor shooting display Friday Porter produced 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 119-93 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Porter had a woeful shooting performance and struggled badly against one of the top-ranked defenses in the league. However, the struggles are beginning to look like a trend for the big man, who has now failed to surpass the 15-point mark in five of his last seven appearances. Porter will aim to bounce back in a favorable matchup against the Hornets on Monday.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Friday Porter (quadriceps) will play in Friday's game against the Thunder.
Impact Porter was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update, but he made it through his usual warmup without any setbacks. There are no reported restrictions for Porter ahead of tipoff. In 14 December outings, Porter holds averages of 14.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy against OKC Porter is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Thunder due to a left quadriceps contusion.
Impact Porter presumably suffered his quadriceps injury against Memphis, which likely explains his decreased playing time. If the 25-year-old forward is ruled out, Julian Strawther, Justin Holiday and Christian Braun are all candidates to receive extended minutes.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Muted line in blowout win Porter provided eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 23 minutes during Thursday's 142-105 victory over the Grizzlies.
Impact Denver cruised to an easy victory Thursday, allowing Porter to see fewer minutes than usual, resulting in a relatively muted statline. Peyton Watson stole the show in Aaron Gordon's (face/hand) absence, going for a career-high 20 points in 23 minutes. In future contests, especially more competitive ones, Porter could see more shots with Gordon sidelined.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. Full Game Christmas Highlights 🎥
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Strong from deep as top scorer Porter posted 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 102-95 victory over the Hornets.
Impact Porter led all Nuggets players in threes made while finishing with a team-high point total along with a handful of rebounds in a winning effort. Porter has connected on five or more threes in five games this year, tallying at least 20 points in 12 contests.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. Locker Room Interview 🎙 12/20/23
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Plays only 23 minutes Porter recorded eight points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Monday's 130-104 win over the Mavericks.
Impact Denver blew Dallas out, so Porter and the rest of the Nuggets' starters played fewer minutes than usual. Coming into the contest, Porter was in a minor offensive slump, averaging 12.3 points on 34.0 percent shooting over his previous four appearances. However, on the season, he's averaging 16.8 points while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from deep, so it's safe to expect the sharpshooter to bounce back eventually.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records double-double in loss Porter accumulated 20 points (8-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt) and 11 rebounds across 32 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Porter had a strong showing on both ends of the court and finished with his second double-double of the month, and this was the seventh time he accomplished that goal in the current campaign. Porter has been on a roll of late and has scored at least 17 points in four of his last six appearances.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. Post-Game Press Conference After Thunder 🎙
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Michael Porter Jr. Notched Double-Double vs. Thunder 🎥
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Goes for 17 points in win Porter amassed 17 points (6-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 114-106 victory over Chicago.
Impact Porter bounced back from an ugly three-point outing (1-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) against the Hawks on Monday, and he's now cleared the 15-point plateau in four of his last six contests. Porter was forced to handle a bigger role on offense once Nikola Jokic got ejected, and while he struggled in terms of efficiency, his final stat line was decent across the board.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. Full Game Highlights vs. Bulls 🎥
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Sniffs double-double in loss Porter finished Wednesday's 111-102 loss to the Clippers with 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), nine rebounds and one block in 34 minutes.
Impact Porter's totals have been a bit volatile this season, but you can see several improvements in Porter's game in the early stages of the 2023-24 campaign. His hot has been dialed in, averaging 48.7 percent from the floor over 22 games, and he's also averaging a career-high 7.5 three-point attempts per game, thus expanding his value as a scorer. Porter's rebounding numbers are also much improved, with an average of 8.1 boards per game.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. Double-Double In Phoenix | 12/1/23 Full Game Highlights
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Posts double-double 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.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. On Court Interview After His Big Night 🎙
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Michael Porter Jr. Post Game Press Conference 🎙
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Michael Porter Jr. Puts Up Season High in Points
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores season-high 30 points 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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs 10 boards in win 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.
Impact Porter failed to step up offensively with Jamal Murray (hamstring), Nikola Jokic (back) and Aaron Gordon (heel) 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.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits for 25 in loss 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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr Scores Second 25+ Point Game Of The Season
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Michael Porter Jr. 21-Point Performance vs. Cavs | Full Game Highlights
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
