NBA Playoffs: Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. Updated Status Against Suns

Michael Porter Jr. will likely play in Game 2 against the Suns.

The Denver Nuggets will likely have Michael Porter Jr. on Wednesday night in Game 2 against the Suns.

The status of Porter Jr. can be seen below from DK Nation. 

UPDATE: Nuggets SF/PF Michael Porter Jr. (back) is likely to play tonight vs. the Suns, per coach Michael Malone. SG/SF Will Barton will be on a minutes restriction if he plays.

— DraftKings Network (@DKNetwork) June 10, 2021

The Suns own a 1-0 series lead after winning the first game in Arizona on Monday.

Tip off is set for 9:30 Eastern Time, and the game is on TNT.

The Suns are 5.5-point favorites over the Denver Nuggets in Phoenix for Game 2 on Wednesday evening, according to FanDuel.

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