Nuggets' Michael Porter: Resting Friday

Porter was ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors for rest.

Porter has seen a heavy workload in the bubble, starting all seven games and averaging 22.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.3 minutes, so it's not a major surprise that he's sitting with Denver's playoff seed already locked up. Keita Bates-Diop and PJ Dozier should see significant minutes Friday with the Nuggets likely resting or limiting most of their regulars.