Porter closed with 26 points (9-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and three assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-114 loss to Dallas.
Porter once again led the Nets in scoring, notching his 25th game of the season with at least 25 points, though the 27-year-old also failed to pull down a rebound for the first time all year. Through seven games in February, the former Denver Nuggets forward has cooled off a bit, averaging 19.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 threes and 0.7 steals in 31.6 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Quiet from deep in loss
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Porter finished with 18 points (8-19 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and six assists across 35 minutes in Sunday's 115-104 loss to Atlanta.
Porter led Brooklyn in scoring but struggled to find his jumper, converting just one shot from beyond the arc. The forward has been mired in a significant shooting slump in February, entering Sunday converting 36.8 percent from the field and just 17.1 percent from deep while attempting 8.2 threes per game over his previous five appearances. Porter has shown he can still generate volume scoring, but his overall impact diminishes when the efficiency dips to this extent.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Scores 22 in loss
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Porter contributed 22 points (6-16 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 9-11 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 86-105 loss to the Thunder.
Porter was poor from beyond the arc but still put up a solid line, leading the team in scoring despite the Nets' offensive struggles. Friday marked the second leg of a back-to-back set in which he also played the first game. While this is encouraging for his availability moving forward, caution is warranted given how tanking teams are managing their top players across the league.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Plays just 21 minutes in loss
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Porter (knee) finished with 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 21 minutes during Thursday's 112-84 loss to the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers quickly turned Thursday's game into a runaway, resulting in low workloads for most of the key players on both sides. Porter missed the final two games before the All-Star break due to right knee tendinitis, so he may have been eased back into action with a modest workload even if the Nets had kept the contest more competitive.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Will play Thursday
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Porter (knee) will play Thursday against the Cavaliers.
Porter missed the final two games before the All-Star break due to right knee tendinitis. He's had plenty of time to rest, however, and he's no longer appearing on the injury report. Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so a maintenance day could be on the table for Friday.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Out again Wednesday
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Porter (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Pacers, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Porter will be sidelined for a second straight game as the Nets continue to exercise caution. Porter's next chance to return comes Feb. 19 in Oklahoma City, Brooklyn's first game after the All-Star break. Drake Powell, Danny Wolf and Ziaire Williams are all candidates for increased roles in Porter's absence.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Won't play Monday
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Porter has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Bulls due to right knee tendinitis.
With Porter watching from the sidelines Monday, Terance Mann could return to the first unit, and there will be more minutes available for Ziaire Williams. Noah Clowney should also see a sizeable uptick in usage with Porter unavailable. For now, Porter should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Delivers team-high 23 in win
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Porter contributed 23 points (8-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 127-113 victory over Washington.
The 27-year-old forward bounced back from a nine-point effort Thursday in Orlando, leading the Nets in scoring and reaching 20 points for the ninth time in his last 12 appearances. Over that stretch, Porter is averaging 22.9 points, 6.5 boards, 3.5 threes, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals, and with the trade deadline now in the rear view mirror, he may be able to regain his focus that saw him score in double digits in 35 straight games to begin the season before finally falling short Jan. 25.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Needs 13 shots to score nine points
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Porter provided nine points (2-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 118-98 loss to Orlando.
Porter couldn't buy a bucket Thursday evening, going scoreless in the second half of play while missing all four of his shot attempts. He finished with a team-worst minus-23 differential in the blowout loss and committed as many turnovers as he had assists. Porter will look to bounce back Saturday with a much more favorable matchup against the Wizards.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Struggles from deep Tuesday
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Porter contributed 21 points (7-18 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during the Nets' 125-109 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday.
It was an off night from beyond the arc for Porter, and it was the second time this season that he failed to hit a three-pointer on at least nine attempts. Part of those struggles could have been him shaking off the rust following a two-game absence due to personal reasons, but he still managed to lead the Nets in scoring while logging his ninth double-double of the season. Porter has averaged 24.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 3.7 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.9 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Good to go for Tuesday
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Porter (personal) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Porter has the green light to return from a two-game absence. He's going to be seeing his name quite a lot in the rumor mill leading up to the trade deadline, but it remains to be seen what direction the Nets choose to go. Across 12 appearances in January, Porter averaged 25.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.4 minutes per game.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Available for Sunday
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Porter (personal) will be available for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Porter will be back in action following a one-game absence. Over his last six games, Porter holds averages of 24.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.7 three-pointers in 33.3 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Won't play Friday
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Porter has been ruled out for Friday's game in Utah due to personal reasons, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Friday's game is the second of a back-to-back set, so Porter likely would have been rested anyway, but instead, he'll skip the game for personal reasons. With both Porter and Noah Clowney (back) unavailable for Friday's game, Danny Wolf and Egor Demin could see a sizeable uptick in usage and Drake Powell could start. Porter's next chance to play will come Sunday in Detroit.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Rolls to 38-point night
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Porter recorded 38 points (13-28 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks across 37 minutes during Thursday's 107-103 loss to the Nuggets.
Porter was highly effective from beyond the arc Thursday, which allowed the Nets to stay competitive into the fourth quarter even after falling behind early by 19 points. He tacked on 21 of his 38 points from deep and put the finishing touches on his big night by recording his first double-double since Jan. 4. Porter has now put up 30 or more points in three of his last four matchups.
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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: 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.
