Porter Returns from Rest Day with 28 Points, Catches Fire from Three

Michael Porter returned to action Monday against the Mavericks after a rest day, delivering a strong offensive performance despite the 113-105 loss. He tallied 28 points (9-17 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 33 minutes. Porter notably caught fire from beyond the arc, hitting six threes after going 0-for-9 in his prior game. While he fell just shy of a double-double, he did commit a team-high six turnovers. The Nets are managing his workload cautiously amid trade deadline interest.