Michael Porter Jr. admits to making contact with D'Angelo Russell in reversed foul call
ClutchPoints: “I definitely hit D-Lo a little bit… it may have been a foul but it was barely any contact.” Michael Porter Jr talks about the controversial foul call on D’Angelo Russell that the refs reversed in game 2 👀 (via @fullsendpodcast) pic.twitter.com/R8e6cIxmEG
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Katy Winge @katywinge
If you watch the video of the Jamal Murray game winner, Michael Porter Jr takes off running towards Murray the moment the shot goes up. I asked him when he knew it was going in after Nuggets practice today
“That’s a layup for him” pic.twitter.com/cbzRXsu8be – 2:54 PM
If you watch the video of the Jamal Murray game winner, Michael Porter Jr takes off running towards Murray the moment the shot goes up. I asked him when he knew it was going in after Nuggets practice today
“That’s a layup for him” pic.twitter.com/cbzRXsu8be – 2:54 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Pickaxe and Roll begins in about 5 minutes!
-Jamal Murray the hero
-Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. kept Denver close
-KCP and Aaron Gordon were the difference
Tap in!
youtube.com/watch?v=XCjMbr… pic.twitter.com/VGoTPsvClb – 1:54 PM
Pickaxe and Roll begins in about 5 minutes!
-Jamal Murray the hero
-Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. kept Denver close
-KCP and Aaron Gordon were the difference
Tap in!
youtube.com/watch?v=XCjMbr… pic.twitter.com/VGoTPsvClb – 1:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Who stepped up Game 2? D’Angelo Russell, but Nuggets stun Lakers on Jamal Murray buzzer beater.
Now all eyes on Devin Booker and Tyrese Haliburton to see how they’ll respond to subpar Game 1 efforts. #Suns #Pacers #LakeShow #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/k0fxykn74f – 11:08 AM
Who stepped up Game 2? D’Angelo Russell, but Nuggets stun Lakers on Jamal Murray buzzer beater.
Now all eyes on Devin Booker and Tyrese Haliburton to see how they’ll respond to subpar Game 1 efforts. #Suns #Pacers #LakeShow #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/k0fxykn74f – 11:08 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ LeBron James: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … [D’Angelo Russell] clearly gets hit in the face on the drive. What the f— do we have a replay center [for]… It doesn’t make sense to me. It makes no sense to me. It bothers me.” – 1:23 AM
Lakers’ LeBron James: “I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest. … [D’Angelo Russell] clearly gets hit in the face on the drive. What the f— do we have a replay center [for]… It doesn’t make sense to me. It makes no sense to me. It bothers me.” – 1:23 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham and D’Angelo Russell both suggested that they felt that there was questionable officiating in the Lakers’ loss to the Nuggets. – 1:16 AM
Darvin Ham and D’Angelo Russell both suggested that they felt that there was questionable officiating in the Lakers’ loss to the Nuggets. – 1:16 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham alluded to questionable officiating and D’Angelo Russell has continued with that theme in his postgame comments. – 1:14 AM
Darvin Ham alluded to questionable officiating and D’Angelo Russell has continued with that theme in his postgame comments. – 1:14 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
I’m lucky enough to listen in to the Nuggets huddles. All game long teammates and coaches were getting in Jamal Murray’s ear, picking him up. DeAndre Jordan, Michael Porter Jr, Coach Malone to name a few I specifically saw. The way this team believes in each other is so special. – 1:06 AM
I’m lucky enough to listen in to the Nuggets huddles. All game long teammates and coaches were getting in Jamal Murray’s ear, picking him up. DeAndre Jordan, Michael Porter Jr, Coach Malone to name a few I specifically saw. The way this team believes in each other is so special. – 1:06 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis started the game 14-for-15 from the field; D’Angelo Russell tied a Lakers franchise postseason record with seven made 3s; LeBron had 12 of his 26 pts in the 4th to go with 12 ast 8 reb.
And L.A. still lost to the Jason Voorhees Nuggets that just keep on coming. – 12:38 AM
Anthony Davis started the game 14-for-15 from the field; D’Angelo Russell tied a Lakers franchise postseason record with seven made 3s; LeBron had 12 of his 26 pts in the 4th to go with 12 ast 8 reb.
And L.A. still lost to the Jason Voorhees Nuggets that just keep on coming. – 12:38 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
MPJ tonight:
22 PTS
9 REB
8-13 FG
6-10 3P
The second player in franchise history with 5+ playoff games with 5+ threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/mic… – 12:33 AM
MPJ tonight:
22 PTS
9 REB
8-13 FG
6-10 3P
The second player in franchise history with 5+ playoff games with 5+ threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/mic… – 12:33 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
WHAT A SEQUENCE!!!
LeBron steal and slam, and chaos leads to MPJ’s 3 pic.twitter.com/TN7qbjfjih – 12:29 AM
WHAT A SEQUENCE!!!
LeBron steal and slam, and chaos leads to MPJ’s 3 pic.twitter.com/TN7qbjfjih – 12:29 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That was a calm and collected bucket from D’Angelo Russell going to his strong hand. – 12:29 AM
That was a calm and collected bucket from D’Angelo Russell going to his strong hand. – 12:29 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell’s first 2-point shot of the game, a tough lefty layup over a contesting Aaron Gordon, puts LAL up 97-95 with 1:02 to play.
Denver had tied the game on a broken play, where Gordon saved a turnover and somehow got it to MPJ for his 6th 3. – 12:29 AM
D’Angelo Russell’s first 2-point shot of the game, a tough lefty layup over a contesting Aaron Gordon, puts LAL up 97-95 with 1:02 to play.
Denver had tied the game on a broken play, where Gordon saved a turnover and somehow got it to MPJ for his 6th 3. – 12:29 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
A clutch runner for DLo. His first two-point make of the evening. Lakers up 97-95 with 1:02 left. Timeout Denver. – 12:29 AM
A clutch runner for DLo. His first two-point make of the evening. Lakers up 97-95 with 1:02 left. Timeout Denver. – 12:29 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Michael Porter Jr,’s 3-pointer ties the game at 95 with 1:15 remaining. – 12:28 AM
Michael Porter Jr,’s 3-pointer ties the game at 95 with 1:15 remaining. – 12:28 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I’m glad the Nuggets are applying pressure, but in the timeout can someone remind Malone that MPJ exists? It would just be a nice thing to remember down the stretch. – 12:22 AM
I’m glad the Nuggets are applying pressure, but in the timeout can someone remind Malone that MPJ exists? It would just be a nice thing to remember down the stretch. – 12:22 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 79, Nuggets 69
Denver outscored LA 21-11 over the final 10 minutes of the third. AD has 32 points (14-18 FGs) and 10 rebounds. DLo has 21 points (postseason career-high seven 3s). LeBron has 14/5/12. Jokic has 20/16/6. MPJ has 19. Both teams are gassed. – 12:00 AM
Third quarter: Lakers 79, Nuggets 69
Denver outscored LA 21-11 over the final 10 minutes of the third. AD has 32 points (14-18 FGs) and 10 rebounds. DLo has 21 points (postseason career-high seven 3s). LeBron has 14/5/12. Jokic has 20/16/6. MPJ has 19. Both teams are gassed. – 12:00 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Two calls went DEN’s way to close the 3rd, as Russell didn’t get FT’s on the MPJ contact, and Jackson drew a charge on LeBron.
But Jokic missed a 3, and Murray a floater, as Denver failed to capitalize.
Denver pulled 5 points off LAL’s 15-point halftime lead and trail 79-69. – 11:59 PM
Two calls went DEN’s way to close the 3rd, as Russell didn’t get FT’s on the MPJ contact, and Jackson drew a charge on LeBron.
But Jokic missed a 3, and Murray a floater, as Denver failed to capitalize.
Denver pulled 5 points off LAL’s 15-point halftime lead and trail 79-69. – 11:59 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Big moment here late in the 3rd Q: MPJ is called for a shooting foul on Russell. Denver called timeout and challenged it. After review, it was overturned and deemed “marginal” contact. Michael Malone is 2-for-2 in challenges tonight. – 11:57 PM
Big moment here late in the 3rd Q: MPJ is called for a shooting foul on Russell. Denver called timeout and challenged it. After review, it was overturned and deemed “marginal” contact. Michael Malone is 2-for-2 in challenges tonight. – 11:57 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
MPJ made contact with Russell’s face on his follow through, but it was ruled “marginal” by the officials.
Nuggets win their 2nd challenge and get possession, down 10 with 39 seconds left in the 3rd Q. – 11:57 PM
MPJ made contact with Russell’s face on his follow through, but it was ruled “marginal” by the officials.
Nuggets win their 2nd challenge and get possession, down 10 with 39 seconds left in the 3rd Q. – 11:57 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
A successful challenge for the Nuggets. No foul on MPJ. Denver ball. – 11:56 PM
A successful challenge for the Nuggets. No foul on MPJ. Denver ball. – 11:56 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
D’Angelo Russell with a postseason career-high seven 3-pointers. – 11:56 PM
D’Angelo Russell with a postseason career-high seven 3-pointers. – 11:56 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
D’Angelo Russell has a postseason career-high seven 3-pointers tonight. – 11:55 PM
D’Angelo Russell has a postseason career-high seven 3-pointers tonight. – 11:55 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron keeps looking off DLo because he knows he’s going to shoot it immediately. He finally got stuck in the air and passed it to him, and yep, it went up right away. – 11:47 PM
LeBron keeps looking off DLo because he knows he’s going to shoot it immediately. He finally got stuck in the air and passed it to him, and yep, it went up right away. – 11:47 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I know the Nuggets don’t have a “Feed MPJ” package but wouldn’t it be nice if they did? – 11:40 PM
I know the Nuggets don’t have a “Feed MPJ” package but wouldn’t it be nice if they did? – 11:40 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Alright, I missed the first half of Lakers-Nuggets writing about that other game. What happened? What have I missed besides apparently a barrage of D’Angelo Russell 3’s? – 11:26 PM
Alright, I missed the first half of Lakers-Nuggets writing about that other game. What happened? What have I missed besides apparently a barrage of D’Angelo Russell 3’s? – 11:26 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
1st half: Lakers up, 59-44
AD: 24 pts (11-12), 6 rebs, 2 asts, stl, blk
DLo: 18 pts (6-7 3PT), 5 asts, 3 rebs
LeBron: 10 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs, 2 blks, stl – 11:17 PM
1st half: Lakers up, 59-44
AD: 24 pts (11-12), 6 rebs, 2 asts, stl, blk
DLo: 18 pts (6-7 3PT), 5 asts, 3 rebs
LeBron: 10 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs, 2 blks, stl – 11:17 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Nuggets just need a full reset at the half. Nikola had a great first quarter, MPJ played well, and every other Nugget basically forgot how to play basketball. Just push the reset button and chase down the Lakers – it’s not like they play defense. Denver’s done this to themselves. – 11:15 PM
Nuggets just need a full reset at the half. Nikola had a great first quarter, MPJ played well, and every other Nugget basically forgot how to play basketball. Just push the reset button and chase down the Lakers – it’s not like they play defense. Denver’s done this to themselves. – 11:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 59-44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points on 11/12 FG. Practice shots for him.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points, 6/7 from 3
Nikola Jokic: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist in the 2nd quarter
Nuggets bench: 0/8 from 3 at home pic.twitter.com/rjNFiXCZDt – 11:14 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 59-44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points on 11/12 FG. Practice shots for him.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points, 6/7 from 3
Nikola Jokic: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist in the 2nd quarter
Nuggets bench: 0/8 from 3 at home pic.twitter.com/rjNFiXCZDt – 11:14 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
In Game 1, the Lakers had a 12-point lead in the second quarter, which the Nuggets cut to 3 before halftime. LA never really recovered as Denver took over in the second half.
Tonight seems different with AD and DLo locked in, as they team sports a 15-point lead at the half. – 11:13 PM
In Game 1, the Lakers had a 12-point lead in the second quarter, which the Nuggets cut to 3 before halftime. LA never really recovered as Denver took over in the second half.
Tonight seems different with AD and DLo locked in, as they team sports a 15-point lead at the half. – 11:13 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44
LA carries a 15-point lead into the half. AD has 24 points (11-12 FGs), 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. DLo has 18 points (six 3s) and 5 assists. LeBron has 10/6/7. LA is shooting 56.1% and 57.1% on 3s (8-14). Jokic has 12 and 12. MPJ has 14. – 11:11 PM
Halftime: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44
LA carries a 15-point lead into the half. AD has 24 points (11-12 FGs), 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. DLo has 18 points (six 3s) and 5 assists. LeBron has 10/6/7. LA is shooting 56.1% and 57.1% on 3s (8-14). Jokic has 12 and 12. MPJ has 14. – 11:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL head into the break up 59-44, using a 21-7 burst to close the 2nd Q, including an 8-0 run in the final 2 minutes.
D’Angelo Russell capped it with his 6th 3 of the half, and Anthony Davis hit 11 of 12 shots for 24 points. – 11:11 PM
LAL head into the break up 59-44, using a 21-7 burst to close the 2nd Q, including an 8-0 run in the final 2 minutes.
D’Angelo Russell capped it with his 6th 3 of the half, and Anthony Davis hit 11 of 12 shots for 24 points. – 11:11 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers take a 59-44 lead into the half. AD is playing one of his finest games as a Laker, with 24 pts on 11-for-12 shooting 6 reb 1 stl 1 blk so far. D’Angelo Russell, who was 6-for-20 in Game 1, is 6-for-10 at the half for 18 pts. – 11:11 PM
The Lakers take a 59-44 lead into the half. AD is playing one of his finest games as a Laker, with 24 pts on 11-for-12 shooting 6 reb 1 stl 1 blk so far. D’Angelo Russell, who was 6-for-20 in Game 1, is 6-for-10 at the half for 18 pts. – 11:11 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
That D’Angelo Russell pull-up 3, his sixth 3 of the game, gave the Lakers a 59-44 lead — with the 15-point advantage being their largest lead of the series so far. – 11:10 PM
That D’Angelo Russell pull-up 3, his sixth 3 of the game, gave the Lakers a 59-44 lead — with the 15-point advantage being their largest lead of the series so far. – 11:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
MPJ and Joker are a combined 5/7 from 3.
The rest of the team is 0/12. – 10:55 PM
MPJ and Joker are a combined 5/7 from 3.
The rest of the team is 0/12. – 10:55 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
D’Angelo Russell (15 points) has made all five of his 3PAs so far.
Lakers leading Nuggets 36-32 early in 2Q. – 10:52 PM
D’Angelo Russell (15 points) has made all five of his 3PAs so far.
Lakers leading Nuggets 36-32 early in 2Q. – 10:52 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Lakers badly need this version of D’Angelo Russell. Denver played him off the floor last year, he was 1-9 from three in Game 1. On fire to start Game 2. – 10:51 PM
Lakers badly need this version of D’Angelo Russell. Denver played him off the floor last year, he was 1-9 from three in Game 1. On fire to start Game 2. – 10:51 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I missed the first quarter (and will likely miss the second) due to Knicks-Sixers stuff, but it looks like DLo has finally gotten a little comfortable against Denver, so that’s nice. – 10:41 PM
I missed the first quarter (and will likely miss the second) due to Knicks-Sixers stuff, but it looks like DLo has finally gotten a little comfortable against Denver, so that’s nice. – 10:41 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 28, Nuggets 24
LA’s offensive organization and execution were much better compared to the second half of Game 1. AD has 10 points and 5 rebounds. He defended Nikola Jokic about as well as possible. Jokic still has 10 points and 10 rebounds. DLo has 9 pts. – 10:40 PM
First quarter: Lakers 28, Nuggets 24
LA’s offensive organization and execution were much better compared to the second half of Game 1. AD has 10 points and 5 rebounds. He defended Nikola Jokic about as well as possible. Jokic still has 10 points and 10 rebounds. DLo has 9 pts. – 10:40 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Really glad MPJ came to play to start the game while everybody else gets in some calisthenics early. – 10:32 PM
Really glad MPJ came to play to start the game while everybody else gets in some calisthenics early. – 10:32 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Similar to Game 1, the Lakers have opened Game 2 strong. They’re up 15-9 with 6:37 left in the first quarter. DLo has 9 points (three 3s). He hasn’t missed a shot. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are more involved offensively early. Denver is shooting 33.3%. – 10:21 PM
Similar to Game 1, the Lakers have opened Game 2 strong. They’re up 15-9 with 6:37 left in the first quarter. DLo has 9 points (three 3s). He hasn’t missed a shot. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are more involved offensively early. Denver is shooting 33.3%. – 10:21 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
D’Angelo Russell is chewing on his mouthguard like Steph and he’s shooting like him, too. – 10:19 PM
D’Angelo Russell is chewing on his mouthguard like Steph and he’s shooting like him, too. – 10:19 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
D’Angelo Russell is 3-for-3 from 3 to start Game 2 after going 1-for-9 from deep in Game 1. – 10:18 PM
D’Angelo Russell is 3-for-3 from 3 to start Game 2 after going 1-for-9 from deep in Game 1. – 10:18 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
D’Angelo Russell makes his first three shots (all 3s) for 9 early points against the Nuggets. – 10:18 PM
D’Angelo Russell makes his first three shots (all 3s) for 9 early points against the Nuggets. – 10:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell said he liked the shots he was getting in Game 1, they just weren’t going in … and was exited about Game 2.
He opens Game 2 by hitting his first 3 triples, helping LAL take an 11-5 lead. – 10:18 PM
D’Angelo Russell said he liked the shots he was getting in Game 1, they just weren’t going in … and was exited about Game 2.
He opens Game 2 by hitting his first 3 triples, helping LAL take an 11-5 lead. – 10:18 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Huge confidence 3s for DLo and follows it with LeBron with a nasty block at the rim. – 10:17 PM
Huge confidence 3s for DLo and follows it with LeBron with a nasty block at the rim. – 10:17 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Two big 3s to start Game 2 from DLo. He’s already surpassed his total from Game 1 in less than three minutes. – 10:17 PM
Two big 3s to start Game 2 from DLo. He’s already surpassed his total from Game 1 in less than three minutes. – 10:17 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray tried LeBron James at the rim. It did not go well for Jamal.
Lakers up 6-5 early behind D’Angelo Russell’s 2-2 start from 3-point range. – 10:17 PM
Jamal Murray tried LeBron James at the rim. It did not go well for Jamal.
Lakers up 6-5 early behind D’Angelo Russell’s 2-2 start from 3-point range. – 10:17 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets Game 2 starters vs. Lakers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 10:00 PM
Nuggets Game 2 starters vs. Lakers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 10:00 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters for Game 2 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 19-7 – 9:34 PM
Lakers’ starters for Game 2 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 19-7 – 9:34 PM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: D’Angelo Russell when asked Wednesday if he has heard back from the NBA about the overturned foul call from the 3rd Q of Game 2: “Nah. I don’t care.” -via Twitter @mcten / April 24, 2024
D’Angelo Russell: That’s a foul we all saw it on national television. -via Twitter @Dloading / April 23, 2024
However Saturday’s 114-103 Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets, where Russell missed 13 of his final 16 shot attempts and scored 13 points, brought to mind some of his past struggles. “D-Lo is a huge reason why we’re here in the first place,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said afterward. “I’m not going to bail out on my player just because he’s missing the shots that he normally makes. So, same shots were going in against New Orleans [in the play-in tournament] and other games that he’s played in to help us get to this point. So, it just wasn’t his night.” -via ESPN / April 21, 2024
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said his teammates have had his back in recent days amid the sentencing of his younger brother Coban Porter to six years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed a woman in Colorado last year. The sentencing Friday came just two days after another of Porter’s younger brothers, Jontay Porter, was banned for life from the NBA amid a betting scandal. “Definitely tried to compartmentalize, some bad and sad stuff happened to a couple of my brothers. But I got you know 15, 16 more brothers in here, so I knew I had to be here for them and come in here and do my job and try to prepare to do it at a high level,” Porter said Saturday night after his Nuggets went up 1-0 in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. -via ESPN / April 21, 2024
Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter owned and operated a VIP account at FanDuel in Colorado that wagered millions of dollars in total from 2021 to 2023, multiple sources with direct knowledge told the Action Network. One of those sources said FanDuel did not accept any wagers on the NBA or college basketball from Porter, whose brother, Michael Porter Jr., is a pivotal member of the Denver Nuggets team that won the NBA championship in 2023. Porter allegedly placed over 1,000 wagers at the sportsbook. “He was firing all of the time,” a source said. -via Action Network / April 16, 2024
Katy Winge: Michael Porter Jr says he plans to “get some sun” this week before the playoffs -via Twitter @katywinge / April 14, 2024