Nuggets' Michael Porter: Scores 20 points in victory
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Porter recorded 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Thursday's 132-123 win over the Kings.
The 26-year-old finished as the club's third-leading scorer, joining Nikola Jokic (35 points) and Christian Braun (21 points) with 20-plus points. Porter struggled from three-point range, though he has been efficient lately. Over his last five outings, the forward has averaged 15.2 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 42.9 percent from deep in 28.0 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Leads from deep in victory
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Porter logged 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Sunday's 113-100 win over the Magic.
Porter provided a nice spark offensively in Sunday's contest, leading all Nuggets players in threes made while finishing as one of four players with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Porter has been hot from deep lately, connecting on three or more threes in three of his last four contests. He has now recorded 15 or more points in six of his last 10 appearances.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Struggles in loss to Houston
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Porter chipped in eight points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds and one block across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 128-108 loss to the Rockets.
Porter has steadily declined in the points department over the last six games. He tied his worst point total (8) of the season in Wednesday's loss to Houston. The veteran has scored in single digits three times this season and 13 points or fewer in the last three games.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Records double-double in loss
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Porter contributed 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 118-106 loss to the Celtics.
Porter logged another double-double after hitting the milestone against the Spurs on Saturday evening. Porter is an effective rebounder and an excellent third scorer behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Porter also has a perfect attendance record, having played 35 games. The addition of Russell Westbrook into the lineup has also assisted Porter's bottom line, as he's often been the product of the veteran's assist totals.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Goes for 28 points in OT win
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Porter closed with 28 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 46 minutes during Saturday's 122-111 overtime win over San Antonio.
Porter extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to five appearances, and he continues to establish himself as a reliable third scoring option for the Nuggets behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Porter has now scored at least 20 points in all but one of his previous eight contests, a span in which he's shooting 66-for-115 from the field and 31-for-60 from three-point range.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Efficient in win over Spurs
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Porter ended Friday's 113-110 loss to the Spurs with 22 points (9-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 42 minutes.
Porter finished as the Nuggets' second-best scorer in this game, as he was particularly efficient from the floor. He's firmly entrenched as the team's third-best offensive weapon behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and he'll remain a solid fantasy contributor as long as he remains healthy. Porter has been on a roll of late and has reached the 20-point mark in six of his last seven appearances.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Efficient outing in victory
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Porter finished Wednesday's 139-120 win over the Hawks with 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes.
The sharpshooter joined Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic with 20-plus points in the club's blowout victory. Porter has scored the rock at an efficient rate this season. In his last five games, he has shot 53.5 percent from the field and 55.3 percent from downtown, putting up 7.6 three-point attempts per contest. In that five-game span, the 26-year-old has averaged 21.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 32.4 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Goes for 26 points
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Porter totaled 26 points (9-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and three rebounds in 34 minutes during Saturday's 134-121 victory over the Pistons.
Porter didn't do much outside of scoring in this victory, but he was extremely efficient and finished as one of three Denver players with more than 25 points, with Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic being the other two. Porter has been heavily linked with a potential move away from Denver before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, but he remains an integral part of the Nuggets' offensive scheme despite all the speculation regarding his future. Porter has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games and is averaging 18.7 points per game since the beginning of December.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Scores 22 points in X-mas loss
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Porter supplied 22 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-100 loss to the Suns.
Porter surpassed the 20-point mark in back-to-back games for the first time since a two-game stretch on Dec. 3 and Dec. 5. He seems to be bouncing back from a subpar four-game stretch earlier this month, when he averaged 13.0 points per game while shooting 45.9 percent from the floor between Dec. 13 and Dec. 22. The lack of consistency has hurt Porter's upside in recent weeks, though his role on offense is enough to keep him relevant across all fantasy formats even if he endures a rough stretch.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Efficient performance Monday
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Porter finished with 24 points (10-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 30 minutes during Monday's 117-90 win over the Suns.
Porter was on a bit of a dry spell after four straight games without reaching the 20-point mark and with subpar shooting percentages. However, the star forward bounced back admirably here and delivered one of his most efficient outings of the campaign from a shooting perspective. Porter has been heavily linked with a move away from the Nuggets before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, but he continues to produce as one of Denver's most reliable offensive weapons. He's averaging 17.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game since the beginning of December.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Posts double-double Monday
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Porter contributed 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 130-129 victory over the Kings.
Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook stole the show in Monday's tight win, but Porter made his presence felt on the glass after experiencing a relatively reduced role on offense. The six-year forward recorded his fourth double-double of the season, and even though this was a down game for him, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried. He's averaging 18.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game since the beginning of December.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Decent stat line in win Friday
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Porter closed Friday's 120-98 victory over the Clippers with 17 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 29 minutes.
Even though Nikola Jokic has been the Nuggets' best player by a wide margin this season, Porter's contributions can't be overlooked, particularly in a season during which Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon have struggled with injuries. Porter has been remarkably consistent in recent weeks, scoring more than 15 points in all but one of his last 11 contests. He's averaging 20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in that 11-game stretch.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Bounces back in blowout win
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Porter ended with 26 points (12-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 36 minutes during Sunday's 141-111 victory over the Hawks.
The 26-year-old delivered a productive performance while amassing the second-highest scoring mark behind Nikola Jokic (48 points). Porter had an extremely efficient bounce-back outing after he struggled in Saturday's loss to the Wizards, during which he totaled only 11 points while shooting 5-for-14 from the field. The forward has shot only 1-for-10 from three-point range over his last two games, though he is still shooting 38.8 percent from downtown across 22 regular-season games.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Extends impressive streak
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Porter closed with 22 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 119-115 win over Golden State.
Porter seems to be overtaking Jamal Murray as the Nuggets' second-best offensive option based on his excellent numbers over the last few weeks. The forward has scored at least 18 points in each of his last seven appearances, averaging 20.3 points per game and shooting 56.2 percent from the floor in that span. Porter might not be a flashy player or a human highlight reel, but there's no question he's been the Nuggets' most efficient and consistent player if excluding Nikola Jokic.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Scores 18 points Sunday
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Porter finished with 18 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Clippers.
Porter was efficient from a shooting perspective and tied Jamal Murray as Denver's second-highest scorer in this matchup behind Nikola Jokic, who posted his eighth triple-double of the season. Porter has been on a roll of late with 17 or more points in six straight appearances, averaging 20.0 points and shooting 56 percent from the field in that span.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Posts 19 points in victory
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Porter logged 19 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 win over the Jazz.
Porter shot over 50 percent from the field during the blowout win. He snapped a short two-game double-double streak, but they have been coming fast and furious over the past two weeks, with three double-doubles over the past five games.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Goes for 24 points Saturday
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Porter supplied 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 127-102 victory over the Lakers.
Porter was extremely efficient Saturday and was one of the main reasons behind the Nuggets' impressive second-half performance in the win over the Lakers. Even though Porter finished just two points shy of his season-high mark, this was the third time over his last five outings in which he'a scored at least 24 points. The small forward is averaging 20.5 points per game in 11 outings this month.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Leads Denver in scoring Friday
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Porter recorded 24 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Friday's 101-94 loss to New Orleans.
Porter embraced a more significant role on offense Friday with Nikola Jokic (personal) sidelined, resulting in his fifth game with at least 20 points across seven outings in November. During that seven-game stretch, the star forward is averaging 21.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while shooting an impressive 52.8 percent from the field and 48.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Sinks five triples in win
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Porter ended with 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 135-122 victory over Miami.
Porter has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games. During that stretch, he's averaged 22.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 48.8 percent from deep. With Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined for a few weeks, Porter will have increased responsibilities on both ends moving forward.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Hits season-high six threes in win
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Porter dropped 24 points (7-16 FG, 4-4 FT, 6-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and a steal over 41 minutes in Wednesday's 124-122 victory over the Thunder.
Porter hit a season-high six three-pointers in Wednesday's win and went perfect from the free-throw line for the third consecutive game. He is averaging 17.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks in 36.9 minutes this season.
