Michael Porter Jr. gets honest about the Denver Nuggets’ struggles
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Michael Porter Jr. gets honest about the Denver Nuggets’ struggles

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

The Denver Nuggets are one of the most notable teams in the NBA.

Although the team had a 12-10 record through its first 22 games, it has fallen well short of expectations entering the 2024-25 season.

After practice on Thursday, Michael Porter Jr. met with the media.

He made honest comments about the team’s start.

Porter Jr. (via DNVR Sports): “Having a winning record is nice, but we definitely need to win more consistently. We’ve had a few bad losing streaks so far this year… Sometimes you need a little tension and a wake-up call.”

Porter Jr. is in his seventh season with the franchise.

The 2023 NBA champion is averaging 19.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range in 22 games .

Michael Porter Jr.

November 27, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) throws the ball over Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images / Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

The Nuggets put in a strong performance against the Atlanta Hawks.

They won by a score of 141-111, and Porter Jr. finished the game with 26 points, seven rebounds and three assists while going 12/17 from the field and 1/5 from three-point range in 36 minutes of play lap.

The Nuggets resume play on Friday evening when they host James Harden and the LA Clippers in Colorado.

They won 6-4 in ten home games.

Michael Porter Jr.

Dec 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) dunks over Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory attribution: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Porter Jr. was the 14th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Missouri.

His career averages are 15.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 50.0% from the field and 40.8% from three-point range in 290 games.

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