Does the Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. play against the Hornets? Latest injury report
The Brooklyn Nets will try to end their four-game losing streak when they face Charlotte Hornets on Monday at the Barclays Center. They could welcome the top scorer Michael Porter Jr. back into their squad for the match.
Porter Jr. is likely against Charlotte after missing Brooklyn’s last two games with lower back pain. The 6-foot-10 forward has struggled with back injuries throughout his career, undergoing three surgeries from 2018 to 2021. Despite this, Jordi Fernandez said the team is not worried about Porter Jr last back ailment.
Porter Jr. was the Nets’ leading scorer early this season after his trade from the Denver Nuggets. 27 year old is on average 24.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists on 48/36/83 shooting.
Brooklyn posted a 105.8 offensive rating while shooting 43.2 percent from the field in its last two losses when Porter Jr. was out.
Several Nets starters reported injuries ahead of the Hornets matchup
Noah Clowney also appeared on the Nets’ injury report Sunday with soreness in his left hip. The third-year forward, who has yet to miss a game this season, is likely to feature in the Hornets game, indicating he will have a strong chance to suit up.
Clowney has emerged as one of Brooklyn’s top offensive threats in the last 12 games since entering the team’s starting line-up. He averaged 15.8 points on 44/37/80 shooting during that span. His 62.2 true shooting percentage during the stretch ranks second on the team behind only Porter Jr. (63.6).
Terrance Mann is questionable against the Hornets due to right rib soreness. The Nets listed the veteran guard as questionable for Saturday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks before upgrading him to available. Mann averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists on .445/.345/.828 shooting this season after being traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
Three Man is questionable for Charlotte on Monday with a left ankle injury. The Hornets have won their last two games after a seven-game losing streak.
2025-12-01 03:48:00
