Michael Porter Jr. marked his NBA Finals debut with a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds as the Nuggets took a 1-0 lead in the series.
Jamal Murray praised the 24-year-old small forward for the way that he performed in Game 1, saying that he’s been playing all-around basketball.
“He’s done amazing,” Murray said about Porter. “Just playing all-around game. 12 boards, 14 points with only one or two threes. Getting to the rim playing great defense, pursuing the ball.
“He’s 6’10” he’s doing more than just knocking down shots and that’s dangerous. When he’s doing that, he’s helping us a lot just being on the wing and he was just not shooting well. He’s going to keep shooting and we’re going to keep finding him.”
