Nets' Michael Porter: Bounces back with massive total
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Porter ended Tuesday's 106-102 loss to the Suns with 36 points (15-24 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 37 minutes.
Porter's last two games are a tale of opposites. After posting his worst scoring total of the season against the Clippers, he turned around and recorded a season-high 36 points in the narrow loss to the Suns. Porter's seasonal average of 25.2 points has been exceeded 20 times this season. Although his success hasn't translated into more wins for the Nets, he has been one of the most consistent fantasy performers in the Eastern Conference.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Significant regression in loss
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Porter finished Sunday's 126-89 loss to the Clippers with nine points (3-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes.
Porter logged his lowest scoring total of the season during the blowout loss. He failed to get anything going and was eventually pulled as the Clippers ran away with the game. Porter is one of the Nets' most dependable options, and their fortunes often rely on the seventh-year pro's success or failure. Porter is currently in high demand on the trade market, but the Nets will want a hefty player-pick package in exchange for his services.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Stuffs stat sheet in defeat
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Porter ended with 30 points (9-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block across 42 minutes during Friday's 130-126 double-overtime loss to Boston.
After scoring only 12 points in his last game, Porter got back on track against the Celtics while delivering his 11th game of 30 or more points. It was a bounce back performance for Brooklyn as a team after Wednesday's 54-point loss to the Knicks.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Matches season low in scoring
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Porter contributed 12 points (4-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 120-66 loss to the Knicks.
MPJ was unable to get going against the Knicks, as was the case for his team as a whole in a massive loss to New York. It's another reminder of the leap Porter has taken this year. Last season in Denver, an occasional 12-point outing was normal. This season, 12 points matches MPJ's lowest point total on the year, which has now happened on three different occasions.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Good to go Monday
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Porter (rest) will play Monday against the Suns.
After getting the night off Sunday against the Bulls for maintenance, Porter is no longer on the injury report. With several Nets sitting out Monday with various injuries and maintenance reasons, Porter's usage could be through the roof Monday.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Won't play vs. Bulls
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Porter will be out for rest purposes Sunday against Chicago, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Porter will be shut down for a game after averaging 24.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists over his last three games. Terance Mann should be in for a large uptick in playing time with Porter sidelined.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Paces Brooklyn in win
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Porter provided 26 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes in Friday's 112-109 win over the Bulls.
Although Porter posted 20 points in Wednesday's loss to New Orleans, he shot just 35.0 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range. The 27-year-old forward turned in a much more efficient performance Friday and led all players in points and triples. The Missouri product has reached the 20-point threshold in three straight games, connecting on at least four triples in each of them. Additionally, he grabbed at least seven rebounds for a third consecutive contest.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Drops team-high 20 in loss
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Porter closed Wednesday's 116-113 loss to the Pelicans with 20 points (7-20 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.
The 27-year-old forward led the Nets in scoring once again, as he scored 20-plus points for the ninth time in his last 10 games. Over that stretch, Porter is averaging 26.1 points, 7.8 boards, 4.3 threes, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 40.6 percent from beyond the arc, keeping his trade value high.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Catches fire from three
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Porter tallied 28 points (9-17 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 113-105 loss to Dallas.
Porter looked like a completely different player after going 0-for-9 from deep in his last game Friday against the Clippers. He also made an impact on the boards, falling one rebound shy of a double-double. The one knock on Porter's performance Monday is that he turned the ball over a team-high six times, which isn't typically a problematic area for the 27-year-old.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Good to go Monday
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Porter (rest) is good to go for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Porter is set to return after getting a maintenance day Sunday against the Grizzlies for the front end of the back-to-back set. With several teams in pursuit of Porter ahead of the trade deadline, the Nets will likely handle the forward with caution.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Resting Sunday
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Porter (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Porter will sit for the front end of the Nets' back-to-back set Sunday, but he'll likely be available for Monday's road tilt against the Mavericks. Danny Wolf and Cam Thomas are the top candidates to enter the Nets' starting lineup due to the absences of Porter, Drake Powell (knee) and Ziaire Williams (illness).
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Nets' Michael Porter: Busy on defense again
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Porter notched 18 points (7-20 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 121-105 loss to the Clippers.
After recording three steals Wednesday against the Magic, Porter upped his defensive impact Friday as he set a new season high in the category. The 27-year-old forward has had a breakout in his first campaign for Brooklyn, and over 13 games since the beginning of December he's averaged 27.8 points, 7.5 boards, 4.5 threes, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 43.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Available for Friday
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Porter (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Porter was previously labeled as probable due to right knee soreness -- he banged knees with Wendell Carter on Wednesday. Brooklyn's star forward is averaging 28.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 4.8 three-pointers over his last four games.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Probable for Friday
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Porter is probable for Friday's game versus the Clippers due to right knee soreness.
Porter had a knee-to-knee collision with Wendell Carter during Wednesday's loss to the Magic, and while he's feeling a little sore, it appears he intends to play through the discomfort. Check back for official confirmation on Porter's status closer to Friday's tip.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Game-high 34 points in OT loss
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Porter tallied 34 points (12-24 FG, 8-18 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals over 38 minutes during the Nets' 104-103 overtime loss to the Magic on Wednesday.
Porter came out firing with 12 points in the first quarter and tied a career high with eight three-pointers, but he failed to score any points in overtime. Wednesday's game marked the 10th 30-point game for Porter this season, and he has scored at least 20 points in 11 of his last 12 outings. Over that 12-game span, he has averaged 28.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 4.8 threes and 1.3 steals over 33.9 minutes per game.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Double-doubles in win
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Porter posted 27 points (8-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-9 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and four turnovers across 32 minutes during Sunday's 127-115 win over the Nuggets.
Porter notched his first block since early December during Sunday's win, and it was just his sixth blocked shot of the season. The sharpshooter has been in a nice rhythm over the past six games, flirting with top-15 value behind averages of 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 4.2 triples and 1.0 steals per contest.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Good to go
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Porter (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Porter will return from a two-game absence due to illness. The 27-year-old forward was initially listed as probable for Sunday's contest. Porter is averaging career highs in points (25.8), rebounds (7.5) and assists (3.3) this season. His return will likely mean fewer opportunities for Drake Powell and Ziaire Williams.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Expected to play
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Porter (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against Denver.
The 27-year-old forward is on track to return from a two-game absence to face his former team. If Porter can suit up, there will be fewer minutes available for guys like Danny Wolf and Jalen Wilson.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Sitting again Friday
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Porter (illness) will miss Friday's game against the Wizards.
Porter will end up missing both games of this back-to-back set due to his illness. His next chance to play comes Sunday against Denver. Guys like Danny Wolf and Jalen Wilson could be more involved for the Nets on Friday.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Won't play against Houston
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Porter won't play in Thursday's game against the Rockets due to an illness, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Porter faces a short turnaround if he wants to suit up for Friday's tilt against the Wizards. His absence could entrench Cam Thomas as the top scoring option Thursday. The likes of Danny Wolf, Drake Powell and Tyrese Martin also have an opportunity to step into the starting lineup for the Nets.
