Porter (shoulder) is questionable for Game 4 against the Clippers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Porter is aiming to push through the injury, and the questionable tag suggests the Nuggets will wait until closer to Saturday's contest to determine whether he'll be able to give it a go. If Porter isn't able to play, then Peyton Watson would be in line to see more minutes.

Porter said Thursday that he is dealing with a Grade 2 left shoulder sprain but will try to play in Saturday's Game 4 against the Clippers, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Porter mentioned that his injury normally takes about 4-5 weeks to recover, but he will try to push through it for the playoffs. The 26-year-old also said that his shoulder felt about 20-30 percent healthy, which could explain his struggles in Game 3. Regardless, Porter's status for Game 4 on Saturday is up in the air.

Porter ended with seven points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Porter played through a shoulder injury but was clearly bothered, raising some doubt when it comes to his availability for Game 4. Porter suffered the injury during Game 2 and stated prior to the game that he would not be playing if this was the regular season. While the Nuggets certainly need him firing, discussions are sure to be had regarding his short-term value to the team

Porter (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 3 against the Clippers, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Porter was tabbed as a true game-time decision leading up to tipoff after suffering a shoulder injury at the end of Game 2, and the team has now given him the green light to suit up after he made it through pregame warmups. The Missouri product bounced back in a big way in Game 2, racking up 15 points and 15 rebounds after being held to three points and four boards in Game 1.

Head coach David Adelman said that Porter (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Clippers, will go through his pregame warmup and be a game-time decision, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Porter sustained a left shoulder sprain during Monday's Game 2 loss to the Clippers. However, Adelman said the club is feeling "very positive," and the sharpshooter was able to practice Wednesday. If the 26-year-old forward is unable to play, Peyton Watson and Russell Westbrook are candidates for an uptick in minutes.

Porter (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Clippers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Porter suffered a left shoulder sprain during Game 2 on Monday but was able to participate in practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old is averaging 9.0 points and 9.5 rebounds through two games in the series and would be a significant loss for the Nuggets. If Porter is unable to play, Peyton Watson is a candidate to slide into the starting lineup.

Denver coach David Adelman said Porter (shoulder) was able to go through Wednesday's practice, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Porter, who suffered a mild left shoulder sprain at the end of Game 2, can be considered questionable for Game 3 for the time being. More clarity will be known when the Nuggets release their injury report Wednesday evening, however. During Monday's loss, Porter produced 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes. If he's unable to play, Peyton Watson would be a candidate to see more run.

Porter provided 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Porter bounced back from a terrible Game 1 performance, matching his season-high with 15 rebounds. While it wasn't enough to help secure the victory, it was good to see him out there when it mattered down the stretch. With the series now level at 1-1, Denver will be hoping to turn the tables when the two teams meet again in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Porter ended Sunday's 126-111 win over the Rockets with 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Porter logged a solid number against the Rockets, who pulled most of their starters in the season closer. Porter connected on 67.0 percent of his shots in the decisive win, which solidified the Nuggets' position as the fourth seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket. Porter finished the season with career-best averages in several categories with 18.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists over 76 games.

Porter racked up 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 victory over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old wing remains a key source of secondary offense for the Nuggets behind Nikola Jokic. Porter has scored in double digits in 22 straight appearances dating back to Feb. 22, and he's scored at least 20 points in six of his last 11 outings, averaging 18.6 points, 7.2 boards, 2.7 assists, 2.7 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks during that time.