Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 34 points (12-20 FG, 6-10 3P, 4-5 FT) with four rebounds and three assists in the Nets' 119-111 loss to the Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact

Porter led the Nets in scoring by a wide margin, with his next closest teammate scoring 17 points. Porter has averaged a career-high 26 PPG this season, as well as career highs in rebounds and assists per game. He's a lock-in start when the Nets are playing.

Michael Porter Jr. (back) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game.

Fantasy Impact

Porter missed the Nets game on Thursday due ot managing back soreness. The Nets leading scorer will be back in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Pelicans. Tyrese Martin is likely to revert to the bench.

Planned maintenance on the second leg of a back-to-back will keep Michael Porter Jr. on the sidelines for Thursday's clash with the Jazz. The team has officially ruled him out due to back injury management.

Fantasy Impact

The rest day comes on the heels of a dominant showing against the Bulls on Wednesday, where the forward racked up 33 points (10-20 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in 34 minutes. With Porter Jr. unavailable, Noah Clowney is poised for a spike in usage, while Jalen Wilson and Ziaire Williams should also see increased involvement in the rotation.

Michael Porter Jr. continued his seamless transition to Brooklyn during Wednesday's 113-103 victory over the Bulls, following up Monday's 35-point explosion with another dominant showing. The forward stuffed the stat sheet with 33 points (10-20 FG, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block, and five three-pointers.

Fantasy Impact

Porter has established himself as a focal point of the Nets' offense, now registering back-to-back games with at least 30 points. The 27-year-old is excelling in his new environment, delivering elite multi-category production to drive the team's recent success.

Michael Porter Jr. dropped 35 points (13-24 FG, 7-11 3PT, 2-4 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds in Monday night's 116-103 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Fantasy Impact

Porter looked great on Monday night. He dropped 35 points en route to a win over the Hornets, and he was also very efficient in the process. He is expected to continue to be a high-quality fantasy asset moving forward.