Porter Jr. is dealing with a left shoulder sprain. He suffered the injured late in Game 2 and despite playing 35 minutes in Game 3, he was largely ineffective. Now Porter Jr. is questionable for Saturday. With injuries mounting for the Nuggets, he could opt to play through the injury. It is the playoffs after all.

Porter was a game-time decision for Game 3 after injuring his left shoulder late in Monday’s Game 2 defeat. While he did play 35 minutes, the Nuggets forward was largely ineffective, shooting 1-of-6 from beyond the arc. Porter has a Grade 2 AC joint sprain, an injury that can sideline a player for multiple weeks. But, since it’s the postseason, he’s trying to play through the ailment. With Aaron Gordon (calf) and Russell Westbrook (foot) also dealing with injuries, the Nuggets will be in a tough spot for Saturday’s Game 4.

Injured late in Monday’s Game 2 defeat, Porter was cleared to play on Thursday after successfully going through his pregame routine. He’ll occupy his usual place within the starting lineup, while Peyton Watson or Russell Westbrook missed out on the opportunity to start.

Porter injured his shoulder late in Game 2 when Clippers guard Kris Dunn landed on him as both were diving for a loose ball. While Nuggets interim coach David Adelman said Wednesday afternoon that he was confident MPJ would be available for Game 3, he is officially questionable. Peyton Watson and Russell Westbrook are the players whose minutes would most likely increase if Porter sits, with one of them likely moving into the starting lineup.