What happened to Michael Porter Jr.? Nuggets forward exits final minutes of Game 2 with gruesome injury

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. went down with a left shoulder injury in the final minutes of Game 2 against the LA Clippers on Monday. The forward hit the hardwood after Kris Dunn ran into him. He was replaced by Russell Westbrook as the Nuggets were edged out 105-102.

MPJ looked to be in his element when he pulled up for a clutch 3-pointer to help Denver stay in the game as both teams traded baskets heading into the final stretch. However, the injury was serious enough to keep him out of the remainder of the game. Porter ended his evening with 15 points, 15 rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

Speaking to reporters after the loss, Porter shed light on the injury and pegged it down to a joint strain.

“I made a stupid play after I got the rebound. Tried to make up for it, and somebody landed on my shoulder.”

He added that the injury "wasn't too serious". That said, his condition will be monitored as the Nuggets hit the road for Games 3 and 4.

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Nuggets HC David Adelman issues ultimatum to Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr.'s defensive play was called into question by Nuggets coach David Adelman after the loss to the LA Clippers.

"If we're going to take away the pain and your responsibility as a lone man is to impact Zubac as he rolls the rim, then you gotta do that," he told reporters. "Not just him, everybody. And if you can't do that, I can't keep you in the game."

The spotlight will be on MPJ as he approaches Game 3 with a challenging assignment. Only time will tell if he can live up to Adelman's expectations.