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Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. falls in first round of NBA 2K Tournament

The Denver Nuggets were slated to face off against the Utah Jazz this Sunday evening. Such a matchup between division rivals may have gone a long way in deciding the eventual playoff positioning for both teams, but as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the world has shifted its focus to staying safe and healthy through social distancing and virtual interactions.

In that spirit, the Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. participated in the NBA 2K players tournament, which seeded 16 NBA players in a single-elimination draw to decide a champion. Following the four first-round matchups that took place Friday, Porter Jr.