Tag: Michael Porter Jr.
Safe to say, this Denver Nuggets season is not going according to plan. Sitting sixth in the West at 13-10 entering play on Sunday, Denver hasn’t won more than two in a row in over a month and look short of being true title contenders. Most recently, Nikola Jokic dropping 56 points, 16 rebounds, and […]
Michael Porter has been having a career season for the Denver Nuggets. While he is usually the third option and some nights, does not make as much of an impact as a Jamal Murray, his importance is still underrated. Ever since the All-Star Break, Porter has upped his production in a huge way. Since the […]
Key Highlights The regular season is important, in part, because it gives us glimpses of schemes/tactics that could be used in the playoffs Michael Porter Jr. is a better low man defender than Jamal Murray If you attack Jamal Murray on defense, you can defang the Murray/Jokic two-man tandem A common complaint I hear from […]
Key Highlights: Known as a knockdown shooter, Michael Porter Jr. has found new ways to contribute when his jumper isn’t falling MPJ continued to flash improved feel on defense in Tuesday’s season-opening win over the L.A. Lakers Porter Jr. has become a key to the Nuggets’ defense, especially in pick-and-roll situations The last time Michael […]
While appearing on CuriousMike’s YouTube channel, Michael Porter had some remarks about the “never swing the rock,” memes. Memes making fun of the small forward’s willingness to always shoot the ball and his low assist volume. The now one-time NBA champion had this to say: “I’m one of the best shooters in the league, humbly. […]
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves yet again. As a result, the number one seed in the Western Conference is showing why they are the number one seed as they are the only Western Conference team in the first round to go up 3-0 on their opponent. Remember, the one seed in the Eastern […]
After a 123-113 win vs the Portland Trail Blazers last night, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets improved to 31-13 and are first place in the West. Jokic had yet another triple-double last night and the rest of Denver’s role players all made an impact as well. As a team they are healthy right now […]
Nikola Jokic, the reigning two-time MVP, made history after the Nuggets’ win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Serbian big man recorded his 79th career triple-double to pass the great Wilt Chamberlain on the all time career triple-doubles list. Jokic finished the night a stat-line of 15 points, 14 assists, and 13 rebounds. This is […]
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Poter Jr. will miss his first game of the season tonight vs the Lakers. There is optimism that he could be ready for the teams game on Friday vs the Jazz. The 24 year old only played in nine games last season after he had to get his third back surgery […]
Michael Porter played a total of nine games for the Denver Nuggets this season. At the start, fans were concerned and with good reason. Despite receiving a max contract, Porter was not performing up to standards. After his ninth outing, the news came out that brought his inconsistent play to light. The fourth year small […]
