Michael Porter Suffers Low Back Tightness, Out for Friday's Game

Michael Porter is officially out for Friday's game against the 76ers due to low back tightness, as reported by Brian Lewis of the New York Post. This marks his first missed game since November 3. The Brooklyn Nets are concerned the tightness could become a more complex injury, though Porter's next opportunity to play is Saturday in a back-to-back set versus the Bucks. His absence is a significant blow, as he has been averaging 25.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game since the beginning of November.