Michael Porter Jr. Late Scratch for Personal Reasons in Nets Loss

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. sat out as a late scratch for personal reasons during Saturday's 129-110 blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Porter's unexpected absence severely impacted the Nets right out of the gate, as Brooklyn fell behind 35-17 in the first quarter and trailed by as much as 26 points. Head coach Jordi Fernández expressed frustration over the team's lack of effort and connectedness without their key forward.