Michael Porter Jr. is dominating the Raptors with a wild stat line
Michael Porter Jr. dominated the Toronto Raptors with a wild stat line in Brooklyn The Nets lost 119-114 in the preseason finale on Friday night.
Porter is preparing for his first season with the Nets, moving from the Denver Nuggets after seven years. He was traded to Brooklyn last offseason for Cam Johnson, signaling a change of scenery for the athletic forward.
He did not disappoint in the preseason finale. Porter finished with 34 points, 10 rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes of action. He shot 12 of 20 from the field, including 6 of 11 from beyond the arc and 4 of 5 from the free throw line.
Michael Porter Jr. IS OUT despite the Nets loss to the Raptors 👀
🔸 34 points on 12 of 20 shooting
🔸 10 jumps
🔸 3 assists
🔸 6-of-11 3PT pic.twitter.com/BHJpMVctpl— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 18, 2025
When Michael Porter Jr., the Nets played the Raptors
Michael Porter Jr. is showing signs of having a big statistical year with the Nets, as he showed in the preseason finale despite the team’s loss to the Raptors.
Brooklyn got off to a slow start, especially on the defensive side of the ball. They gave up 72 points after trailing by 16 points at halftime. They tried to mount a rally after cutting the deficit in the second half, but were unable to keep up with Toronto down the stretch.
Ball movement and turnovers played a key role in this match. The Raptors consistently created shots, finishing with 37 assists while limiting their turnovers to 13. It wasn’t the same for the Nets, dishing out 28 assists while turning the ball over 23 times.
Four players scored in double figures for Brooklyn, including Porter. Ziaire Williams had a solid game off the bench with 20 points, two rebounds and a steal. He shot 8-of-14 overall, including 4-of-8 from downtown. Next was Egor Demin with 14 points and five rebounds, while Nick Claxton recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds.
With the preseason over, the Nets will prepare for the start of the regular season. They will be on the road to face the Charlotte Hornets on October 22nd at 7pm ET.
2025-10-18 02:56:00
