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DENVER − Mornings are the best time for Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. to open a journal and begin writing. He uses pen and paper and says it’s good for his mind and body.
“Definitely try to take time to reflect and be grateful,” Porter said. “I try to do gratefulness journaling and just reflect during this journey on all the things there are to be grateful for, but at the same time just stay hungry, keep working, never let up.”
There’s plenty of which Porter has to be grateful. He plays a significant role for the Nuggets, who are up 1-0 against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Game 2 is Sunday (ABC, 8 p.m. ET).
Porter had 14 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks in Denver’s Game 1 104-93 victory Thursday. In the playoffs, Porter averages 14.6 points and 8.3 rebounds and shoots 44.3% from the field and 38.6% on 3-pointers.
On an underappreciated team, the 6-10 Porter is an underappreciated part of the success, bringing a gifted offensive game and improved defensive routine to a team that is playing great basketball at the perfect time.
“He’s done amazing, not just with his scoring or his shooting but with the all-around game,” Nuggets guard Jamal Murray said. “He’s helping out on the boards, grabbing like 10 a game, and playing defense, just communicating more, doing all the little things that will help us be more in tune on both ends of the court, staying spaced, not cutting when it’s not there. Picking his spots when to shoot it, pass it, cut. Just everything. Just playing a more complete game throughout the game.”
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Michael Porter Jr., right, uses gratefulness journaling as a way to stay mentally and physically balanced on his NBA journey with the Nuggets.
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Publish date : 2023-06-02 20:42:20
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