On Monday night, the Nuggets hosted the second game of the Clippers' first round. Denver won the first game 112-110 in OT.
This is another fierce battle in Game 2. In Game 1, Michael Porter Jr. had 3 points and four rebounds. He rebounded with 15 points, 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal in Game 2 Monday. However, Porter Jr. turned the ball very late, which won his team. Most importantly, Porter Jr. 2023 NBA champion said he is expected to offer in Game 3.
Michael Porter Jr. was injured late in the second game
Michael Porter Jr. is injured! pic.twitter.com/hjuvyew6hy
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The Nuggets and Clippers series are arguably the most interesting in the first round. Both teams want to make the playoffs. Denver has championship bloodline, but the Clippers won't fall without fighting. In Game 2, Denver's Michael Porter Jr. flipped the ball over after getting a huge rebound for the Nuggets.
The ball was placed on the ground and the pigeon resumed possession. During this process, he failed to catch the ball successfully and was injured. A Clippers player landed on Porter Jr., all his weight on his left shoulder. The 26-year-old grimaced immediately and felt pain. Interim head coach David Adelman takes Porter Jr.
Porter Jr. talked to reporters after his crushing defeat on Monday. He told them that he had never experienced such pain before. Later, he said his shoulder injury was “not that serious” and he hoped to play in Game 3. Denver will advance on Thursday to face the Clippers. Porter Jr. plans to play, but he may not be fully stable after a shoulder injury on Monday.
