MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota forward Jarrett Culver never saw Michael Porter Jr. coming.
Four minutes into the fourth quarter, Porter soared out of nowhere and smashed Culver’s layup attempt into the backboard. That kick-started a fastbreak, which ultimately ended in another 3-pointer for the surging rookie.
Porter’s ruthless shooting and dogged work on the glass helped boost the Nuggets past the Timberwolves 107-100 on Monday. Porter logged 20 points and a career-high 14 rebounds to end the Nuggets’ third consecutive back-to-back set on a high note, and start their three-game road trip on a positive.
It wasn’t just Porter, however.