Michael Porter Jr. continues to play cards to boost the Nets
This series was expected from him in Brooklyn. Against the Pelicans last night, Michael Porter Jr exceeded the mark of 30 points for the third time in a row. The Nets winger did the same last February – with two games against the Pelicans – for the Nuggets.
« He makes life better for his teammates. He doesn’t play selfishly. The shots he creates – he can make any shot – but when he spreads the game properly, when he cuts quickly, when he’s constantly moving, and then he gets rebounds… It really benefits everybody », analyzes coach Jordi Fernandes.
Facing a fragile defense, his team shined on the night with 53% shooting, 36 assists – including 10 for a triple-double by Nick Klaxon (14 points and 10 rebounds) – on 47 converted shots. With Michael Porter Jr. above the rest.
A streak never seen before by the Nets
« All these things are important and do not go unnoticed. The fact that he talks to all his teammates and younger players shows his maturity and ability to adapt to his new role. Keep a smile on your face, all this positive energy is contagious. He is an important part in the cohesion of this team », the coach said again about MPJ.
He was clearly the best player on the floor. In 33 minutes, the wing player collected 35 points (14/23 on shots including 5/10 on 3-pointers) and 9 rebounds. With that, he scored 33 points against the Bulls, and another 35 points against the Hornets, each time punishing 5 times from long range and grabbing 5 rebounds. A streak never seen before in franchise history.
MPJ initiates @BrooklinNets to victory
35 PTS
9 REB
5 3PMHe is the first player in Nets franchise history to record 30+ PTS, 5+ REB and 5+ 3PM in three consecutive games! pic.twitter.com/4M43KSBM9vO
— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2025
« The boys are just getting used to playing together. It gives me good opportunities. I have a lot of easy shots near the rim, and then I can follow up with a few jumpers. So I try to focus on the inside-outside game. And guys like that are easy to play with », explains to the person concerned about his current form.
His pivot returns the compliment. ” It makes the game a lot easier for everyone, especially me, with all the attention it gets. It’s clear that we can continue to build on this, and we’ve really shown that. He plays great basketball. When he plays, we are really a totally different team », notes Clacton.
26 points on average
The proof is that the Nets have not won once without him (four losses). And also thanks to a more accessible schedule, they won these three games in which Porter scored more than 30 points. So many victories that add a little more flavor to the winger’s season, expected as the offensive leader of this formation without ambition. Averaging nearly 26 points, Porter Jr. showing off his career-best offensive swing.
« I’ve always been a rhythm player. Once I get into my groove, I feel very comfortable shooting complicated shots. I felt like we were so deep in talent in Denver… A lot of players had to sacrifice and I didn’t always feel in rhythm (…) With Nikola Jokic you could probably find a wide open shot, but when I’m in my rhythm I feel very comfortable shooting harder shots “, he says about his game.
And mechanically, having the ball in his hand more often and hitting more shots, his average will increase.
« I think I have prepared myself for this kind of opportunity and mentally I feel very comfortable to be a leader. It’s something I’ve been doing since I was very young playing basketball, but as you know, in the NBA, many players have been ‘key players’ at one point in their career. So yeah it’s definitely different but I wouldn’t say any part of my game is unlocked because I feel like I’m doing the same things I could already do », concludes the 14th pick of the 2018 draft.
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| Michael Porter Jr | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | IT | 55 | 16:25 | 50.9 | 42.2 | 83.3 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 9.3 |
| 2020-21 | IT | 61 | 31:21 | 54.2 | 44.5 | 79.1 | 1.5 | 5.8 | 7.3 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 19.0 |
| 2021-22 | IT | 9 | 29:27 | 35.9 | 20.8 | 55.6 | 1.0 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 9.9 |
| 2022-23 | IT | 62 | 29:00 | 48.7 | 41.4 | 80.0 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 17.4 |
| 2023-24 | IT | 81 | 31:40 | 48.4 | 39.7 | 83.6 | 1.3 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 16.7 |
| 2024-25 | IT | 77 | 33:41 | 50.4 | 39.5 | 76.8 | 1.8 | 5.2 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 18.2 |
| 2025-26 | BKN | 18 | 32:50 | 48.8 | 38.5 | 81.4 | 1.2 | 6.3 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 25.3 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2025-12-07 09:56:00
