Michael Porter Jr.'s Injury Status for Nuggets-Clippers Game 3

The Denver Nuggets have listed Michael Porter Jr. on the injury report against the LA Clippers

Apr 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) reacts before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

After taking a commanding 1-0 series lead with an overtime win, the Denver Nuggets fell to the LA Clippers in Game 2 to even the highly anticipated first-round playoff series.

If the loss was not enough, the Nuggets also suffered a key injury late in the fourth quarter of Game 2.

After securing a defensive rebound, Nuggets standout forward Michael Porter Jr. turned the ball over. While Porter Jr. hit the floor while diving for the loose ball, Clippers guard Kris Dunn landed on him. Porter Jr. injured his shoulder on the play and was ultimately taken out for the final 1:16 of game time.

Michael Porter Jr. injury!!! pic.twitter.com/hjUVyEw6HY

— You Know What (@YouKnowWha12133) April 22, 2025

Now, heading into a huge Game 3 at Intuit Dome in LA, Porter Jr.'s status is in the air.

The Nuggets have listed Porter Jr. as questionable for Thursday's Game 3 due to a left shoulder sprain.

Injury Report ahead of Game Three against the Clippers:

QUESTIONABLE:
Michael Porter Jr. (Left Shoulder Sprain)

OUT:
DaRon Holmes II (Right Achilles Tendon Repair)#MileHighPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/TAz2vd9aQP

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 23, 2025

In Game 2's loss, Porter Jr. dropped 15 points and 15 rebounds on 6-11 shooting from the field and 2-4 from three-point range. If Porter Jr. has to miss time, the Nuggets could be in serious trouble against a very talented and dangerous Clippers team, especially playing in LA.

Ahead of Thursday's Game 3, Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman confirmed that "if [Porter Jr.] can play, he will."

Nuggets didn’t do much at practice today but Michael Porter Jr did participate. Coach Adelman says he’s not sure if Porter will play tomorrow in Game 3.

Says Porter doesn’t get enough credit for his toughness. “If he can play, he will.” pic.twitter.com/husVoGn8q1

— Katy Winge (@katywinge) April 23, 2025

The Nuggets will certainly hope that Porter Jr. is good to go for Game 3, as their depth is already questionable enough.

The Nuggets and Clippers are set to face off in LA on Thursday night at 10:00 p.m. EST on NBA TV.