Michael Porter Jr. is aiming for comeback before playoffs / News - Basketnews.com

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Michael Porter Jr. is targeting a return to play before the playoffs, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

Points this season

48%111,3Points made:111,3Accuracy:47,7%Place in standings:11Record max:140Record min:85Best scorer:Nikola JokicTeamNBAStatisticsSchedule

Porter underwent spine surgery on December 1. It was the third time the 23-year-old has undergone back surgery and his second since being drafted 14th overall by the Denver Nuggets in 2018.

He sat out the entire 2018-19 season while recuperating from one procedure.

Porter was averaging 9.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in nine starts this season.

The 2.08-meter forward has averaged 14.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in 125 career games (71 starts) for Denver, shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from 3-point range.

He agreed to a five-year, $172 million rookie extension in September.

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