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Top scorer in season-high outing Porter recorded 34 points (13-21 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 127-112 win over Portland.

Impact Porter led all players in Friday's contest in scoring and threes made while ending as one of two Nuggets players with a double-double and setting a new season high in scoring in an offensive outburst. Porter has surpassed the 30-point mark in two games this season, the other occurrence taking place Nov. 29 when he scored a previous season high of 30 points. Porter has connected on five or more threes in seven games, his first such performance since Jan. 14 against Indiana.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic carry Nuggets past Blazers Michael Porter Jr.scored a season-best 34 points and collected 12 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 127-112 victory over the host Por...

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Records double-double in win Porter totaled 22 points (9-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Thursday's 130-110 victory over Washington.

Impact Porter posted his first double-double of the season since Jan. 12, when he finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds against the Pelicans. Porter has scored in double digits in nine games in a row, a span in which he's averaging 16.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. Secures Double-Double | Full Game Highlights vs. Wizards 🎥

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Sinks three triples in loss Porter scored 19 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt) and added four rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes in Wednesday's 102-98 loss to the Kings.

Impact Porter has now achieved double digit scoring outputs in his last eight straight games, averaging 16.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.3 steals in that span. However, his three-point efficiency has taken a dip recently, averaging only 34.3 percent from long distance. As the Nuggets look to bounce back after the break, they will likely need more consistency from beyond the arc from Porter.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Monday Porter (knee) will play Monday night against the Bucks.

Impact Porter was added to the injury report as probable after missing Friday's matchup against the Kings, marking his first absence of the season. However, he'll be good to go for Monday and is coming off a strong 27-point performance in his last action Thursday against the Lakers.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Porter (knee) is questionable to play Monday versus Milwaukee.

Impact Porter joins Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) as questionable for Monday's affair. Porter is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to right knee tendinopathy.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Porter (knee) will not play in Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact This is a massive blow for Denver, as Porter was previously listed as probable. In addition to Porter, the Nuggets will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring). Peyton Watson, Justin Holiday and Christian Braun are likely to soak up significant minutes as a result.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Sacramento Porter is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Kings due to right knee tendinopathy.

Impact Porter has yet to miss a game this season and isn't expected to do so Friday despite dealing with a knee injury. Since the beginning of 2024, Porter is shooting 40.2 percent on 6.5 three-point attempts per contest across 18 appearances.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 27 against Lakers Porter finished Thursday's 114-106 win over the Lakers with 27 points (11-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block over 38 minutes.

Impact It was Porter's best scoring effort since he poured in 30 points against the Rockets on Nov. 29. The fifth-year forward has scored in double digits in six straight games, but that's his second-longest such streak of the season as he continues to have trouble being a consistent offensive threat. During those six contests, he's averaging 16.7 points, 6.8 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.7 assists.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. Full Game Highlights vs. Lakers 🎥

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Swats three shots Porter totaled 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 24 minutes during Sunday's 112-103 victory over Portland.

Impact This was the ninth career game in which Porter recorded at least three blocks, but he's not usually known for his defense, as he's on pace to average 0.7 blocks and 0.5 steals for the season. Although his minutes have remained high at 34.0 per game over his last five outings, Porter has cooled off offensively with a 39.2 percent mark from the field.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in win Porter closed with 20 points (8-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 victory over Philadelphia.

Impact Porter put forth a strong game from deep while ending as one of three Nuggets with 20 or more points and finishing two boards short of a double-double in a winning effort. Porter has now recorded at least 20 points and eight boards in 11 games this season.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. Full Game Highlights vs. 76ers

JANUARY 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Tuesday Porter (illness) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Porter has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a non-COVID illness. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 19.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 34.6 minutes across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with illness Porter is probable to play Tuesday against Indiana due to an illness.

Impact Porter was added to Sunday's injury report due to an illness prior to suiting up versus Washington later in the day. Porter dropped 19 points (8-14 FG) in the victory, and he's on track to play Tuesday despite feeling under the weather.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. Full Game Highlights vs. Wizards 🎥

JANUARY 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Sunday Porter (illness) has been cleared to play Sunday versus Washington.

Impact Porter appears to be dealing with a minor illness, but he will suit up nonetheless. Denver's full cast of contributors is available with the exception of Julian Strawther, who is amid a multi-week absence due to a knee issue.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears on injury report Porter is questionable to play Sunday versus Washington due to an illness.

Impact Porter being added to the injury report within three hours of Denver's 6:00p.m. EST tip-off against the Wizards does not bode well for his status. If he's ultimately unable to suit up, Payton Watson or Christian Braun could slide into the starting lineup, while Denver's main cast of contributors would all see an uptick in usage.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. Full Game Highlights vs. 76ers 🎥

JANUARY 17, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Pops for 20 in Tuesday's loss Porter closed Tuesday's 126-121 loss to Philadelphia with 20 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact A couple years ago, it seemed like Porter's career, or at least his ability to be an impact player in the NBA, might be in jeopardy due to back trouble that required surgery. The 25-year-old forward hasn't missed a game yet in 2023-24 though, and he's scored at least 20 points in three straight games and five of eight in January. Porter's averaging 17.5 points, 5.4 boards, 3.1 threes and 1.4 assists to kick off the month while shooting 53.6 percent from the floor and 46.3 percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play against Philadelphia Porter (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the 76ers, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Porter has been upgraded from questionable all the way to available Tuesday despite dealing with left knee inflammation. Porter is averaging 18.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.6 minutes across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Now probable versus 76ers Porter (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Porter was initially labeled as questionable for Tuesday's game, along with the rest of Denver's starters. However, all five players are now probable and on track to suit up. After Tuesday's game, the Nuggets will be off until Friday against Boston.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Tuesday Porter is questionable to play Tuesday against Philadelphia due to left knee inflammation.

Impact Porter has yet to miss a game this season, averaging 31.1 minutes across 41 starts for Denver. If he's unable to suit up Tuesday, Justin Holiday and Christian Braun would likely be main candidates to absorb his workload.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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