Denver Nuggets wing Michael Porter Jr. was downgraded for Saturday night’s home game against the Utah Jazz. Porter Jr. needs more time to rest his heels. He has missed the last eight games.
Other players listed on Denver’s injury report include Jeff Green (right knee sprain) and Jamal Murray (left knee sprain). Both players could be with Utah. Of course, Colin Gillespie (foot) is out indefinitely.
The Nuggets have the sixth-best odds to win the NBA Championship in 2023, according to several NBA betting sites. A few sportsbooks are showing high odds for the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns.
Michael Porter Jr. is listed against Utah tomorrow. Jamal Murray (left knee sprain) and Jeff Green (right knee sprain) are likely.
— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) December 9, 2022
In 16 starts this season, Porter Jr. is averaging 16.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists. He is also shooting 46.6% from the floor and 42.7% from 3-point range.
In the year On November 13, in the Nuggets’ 126–103 win over the Chicago Bulls, the wing scored a game-high 31 points in 25 minutes of action. He finished 11-of-16 (68.8%) from the field and 6-9 (66.7%) from beyond the arc.
Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. (heel) is out for Saturday night’s game against the Jazz.
In Denver’s 121-120 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, Murray hit a 3-pointer with just seconds left in the fourth quarter.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 33 points in 34 minutes. Murray finished with 21 points, five rebounds and eight steals in 35 minutes.
“This was a game [Nikola Jokic] Find space and let him do it,” Murray said of his clutch shot. “He was limping a little and told me to bring him. I turned and looked at the clock, saw that I was in no rush, and got into my act.
Updated Damage Report:
Available – Mike Conley (Popular left leg)
Out – Simon Fontecchio (sprained left ankle)
Out – Laurie Markkanen (illness)
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 9, 2022
Also, the Nuggets are 1-3 in their last four games. Denver is 6-3 at home this season. In the previous three head-to-head games, the team went 1-2 against Utah. Meanwhile, the Jazz are 3-1 in their last four games.
On the Jazz’s injury report, three players are out for Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, including Lauri Markkanen (soreness), Johnny Juzang (wrist) and Simon Fontecchio (ankle).
Mike Conley (knee) has been upgraded to probable. Not to mention, Colin Sexton is reportedly out indefinitely with an injury.
According to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Nuggets have a 71.6% chance of beating the Jazz at home. So far this season, the Western Conference rivals are 1-1 in head-to-head matchups.
