Michael Porter Jr. gets revenge on the Nuggets

The beginning of the match goes to the advantage Networksskilled and aggressive, like Noah Clowney and especially Michael Porter Jr., towards whom all eyes are necessarily directed, given the context. But Nuggetsinitially handicapped by the loss of the ball, they used the entry of their substitutes, especially Tim Hardaway Jr. and Aaron Gordon, to rally again (33-29).

The rhythm and intensity then drop, which is beneficial Brooklynalways led by the sharp Michael Porter Jr. who finds a way to get his points whenever he wants, facing a Gordon/Hardaway Jr. duo coming off the bench. Jamal Murray is on his way to… Denver but, overall, the meeting struggles to generate enthusiasm on this Sunday afternoon (59-52).

The Nuggets are obviously not having a good day, and the 12-4 conceded at the end of the half confirms that. When it’s not Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney and Day’Ron Sharp join forces to push the visitors. At -19, the Jamal Murray – Aaron Gordon – Peyton Watson trio then rioted, except Cam Thomas gives the Nets some breathing room (100-84).

Tim Hardaway Jr. continues to string award-winning successes, but this same Cam Thomas continues his offensive festival, to cover Brooklyn. Definitely, because even if Jamal Murray tries everything with his big “double-double” (27 points, 16 assists), with the help of Peyton Watson, Denver is too short against Michael Porter Jr.’s gang (127-115).

Michael Porter Jr who for the reunion with the Nuggets finished as the best scorer of the game (27 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists), tied with Jamal Murray. Noah Clowney adds 22 points on the side of the Nets, doc Tim Hardaway Jr. (26 points), Peyton Watson (23 points) and spirit Aaron Gordon (20 points, 6 rebounds) improve the stats in the opposing camp.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Michael Porter Jr. has reunited with his ex. Unlike the injured Cam Johnson, his reunion with the Nuggets was attended by Michael Porter Jr., who parted ways with him last summer for financial reasons. An opportunity for “MPJ” to prove that he is playing the best basketball of his career since he left Colorado. Involved in rebounding and passing, he had a particularly good night in scoring, with great shooting efficiency and the ability to draw fouls when he attacked the circle. Full game from the winger, who got the Nets on track in the first period.

– Aaron Gordon and Christian Brown played again. If Nikola Jokic, Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas remain in the infirmary, the Nuggets still welcomed Aaron Gordon and Christian Brown after more than a month of absence. One (Gordon) came off the bench, while the other (Brown) found the five, and it was not the starter but the substitute who stood out the most. Along with Tim Hardaway Jr., “AG” energized Denver as soon as he entered the game, making his understanding with Jamaal Murray speak to the “pick-and-roll” or cuts to accumulate baskets and points in the paint.

– Brooklyn has mastered his subject. Dominant from start to finish, or almost, the Nets didn’t flinch in this stretch, coming back to life after three straight losses against a weakened team. In addition to Michael Porter Jr., we’ll remember Noah Clowney’s contribution after the break to run into the scoreboard, or Cam Thomas’ sequence at the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth to fend off the Nuggets. Good things were shown by Ziaire Williams, Egor Demin and Dai’Ron Sharpe, while Nolan Traore tried hard (but watered down…), in order to achieve this great collective victory.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.