BREAKING: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic delivers harsh message to Michael Porter Jr. after benching
Nikola Jokic shared some words amid Michael Porter Jr.’s struggles in Game 1. The Denver Nuggets are up 1-0 in their first-round matchup in the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers following a 112-110 overtime thriller at Ball Arena last Saturday. However, the victory did not come about without some concerns for Denver, including the anemic production of forward Michael Porter Jr. The 26-year-old Porter mustered just three points in 26 minutes of action against the Clippers. Given his poor showing in regulation, Porter ended up getting benched in overtime, with former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook, who…
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