Overview

• Michael Porter Jr. practiced on Wednesday and may play in Game 3 if he can manage the pain from his sprained shoulder, according to interim coach David Adelman.
• A stomach bug has impacted players, coaching staff, and front office personnel, with Jamal Murray playing through severe illness in Game 2 and showing signs of recovery ahead of Game 3.
• Nikola Jokic may also be affected by the illness, as he appeared hoarse and coughed during a press conference, though he continues to perform at a high level.
• If Porter Jr. is limited or unavailable, Adelman plans to adjust rotations, potentially increasing minutes for Peyton Watson, Russell Westbrook, and Jaylen Pickett.
• Adelman raised concerns about the Clippers’ Intuit Dome, suggesting amplified artificial noise could affect on-court communication during Thursday’s game.