By HoopsHype | April 29, 2025
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
I love that the Clippers fan reaction to MPJ not being suspended is basically “but what about that thing that happened to our hated division rival 18 years ago?” – 1:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Basically when it came down to the Michael Porter Jr. decision, the league determined that no rule was violated because the league takes into account specific factors
Here’s the rule and those factors pic.x.com/oavMx5rdWW – 1:34 PM
A league spokesperson confirms to @TheAthletic that Denver Nuggets small forward Michael Porter Jr. will not be suspended for Game 5 tonight vs the LA Clippers – 1:22 PM
The Nuggets haven’t heard anything from the league with regard to punishment for Michael Porter Jr. ahead of Game 5. Porter took a few steps onto the court during the Game 4 scuffle but never got close to the action. A fine or suspension could still come later. @DenverGazette – 7:15 PM
Just so it’s abundantly clear: I don’t think anyone should be suspended. Fine those involved (including MPJ) a significant amount, throw it toward a good cause and let’s tip Game 5 with the full lineups. – 1:10 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS I get why we have to have the Michael Porter Jr. suspension conversation. Letter of the law and all that.
If you’re rooting for him to get suspended I just don’t respect you. That’s cowardly. Go beat teams at their best, don’t ask for an advantage on a technicality. – 11:05 PM
A big question for the Denver Nuggets is will they have Michael Porter Jr. for Game 5. He clearly came off the bench during the altercation. According to the NBA, if you come off the bench, you will incur a game suspension – 10:29 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Clippers 101-99 at the buzzer. Nikola Jokic: 36-21-8-2-1 Aaron Gordon: 14-6-5, 1 near ejection, 1 game-winner Christian Braun: 17-7-5 Michael Porter: 17-4-2, 4/7 3P
Huge Game 4 win. Series tied 2-2. pic.x.com/OnUWH0Tlqr – 8:50 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba Christian Braun for 3 and the Nuggets take their biggest lead of the game, 76-60……
A ton of notable’s so far from Braun to MPJ to AG’s defense…..But Jokic has been an absolute monster so far…..26 and 14 and 6 and has dominated the game through 3 quarters – 7:59 PM
Michael Porter Jr. is in foul trouble – 7:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Russell Westbrook is inactive Michael Porter Jr is in
No changes for either team’s starters today for Nuggets-Clippers Game 4. – 5:31 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk Michael Porter Jr. will play for Denver. He told reporters after Game 3 that he is 20-30% because of his shoulder sprain.
Russell Westbrook is out. – 5:11 PM
David Adelman said both Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. are questionable and their availability will be determined after their pregame workouts – 4:45 PM
Michael Porter Jr. and Russell Westbrook remain questionable. MPJ will do on-court work before a determination is made. Sounds like Russ won’t but will be evaluated by the medical staff. FWIW, I don’t remember Russ doing many on-court pregame routines throughout the season. – 4:36 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
David Adelman says both Russell Westbrook and MPJ are questionable and will determine whether they can play after going through their pregame work. He’s hoping both can play but has prepared the team for very different rotations if one or both can’t go. – 4:35 PM
More on this storyline
On May 30, 2024, Drew Gordon died in a two-vehicle injury crash in Clackamas County, Oregon, at the age of 33. He was survived by Angela, their sons Zayne (5) and Brody (2), and his eldest Jayden (12). “When that first happened, I was there with [Aaron],” Nuggets teammate Michael Porter Jr. told Andscape. “It was me and him and KCP [ex-Nuggets teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope] ended up pulling up. We sat there, digested it, talked. And we were there for him. He’s held it down since the day it happened. That was his big brother.” -via Andscape / April 29, 2025
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