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Nets List Michael Porter Jr. Probable for Nuggets Game as Nic Claxton Remains Out

Brooklyn turns back to its leading scorer after two heavy defeats without him.

Overview

  • Team availability on Saturday listed Michael Porter Jr. as probable for Sunday against Denver after a two-game illness absence.
  • The Nets scored just 97.5 points per game and lost by an average of 22 points without Porter, and they are 0-6 this season when he does not play.
  • Nic Claxton will miss another game for personal reasons, positioning Day'Ron Sharpe for a second straight start at center.
  • Sharpe logged 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in 30 minutes in his first start on Friday.
  • Haywood Highsmith remains out with a knee issue and Ben Saráf stays on a G League assignment, while Porter’s career-best 25.8 points per game has drawn league interest, according to reports.