Nuggets interim coach David Adelman commented on the incident during Game 4 and MPJ's short departure.
- Dante
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To understand the Nuggets' perspective on Michael Porter Jr. ’s short departure from the bench during the Game 4 incident, just look at David Adelman’s account of the situation.
"The interim coach remarked on Monday that Mike's walking style seemed non-aggressive. "
Porter faces a one-game suspension due to breaking NBA rules on Saturday, as he stepped onto the court from Denver’s bench during Game 4 of a first-round playoff series. However, assistant coaches swiftly surrounded Porter and guided him back to the sideline before he could approach the skirmish involving the Nuggets and Clippers. As of early Monday afternoon, multiple sources informed The Denver Post that the Nuggets had not received any updates from the league regarding Porter’s role in the incident. Tuesday at 8 p. m. is when Game 5 will take place. MT) at Ball Arena.
“I found nothing perilous in any of that, and out there, you have men hitting one another,” Adelman remarked. "I apologize, but while growing up, witnessing certain fights in the NBA can leave lasting scars. "
It was merely a difference of opinion among some individuals who will likely team up to play in L. A. this summer. "You are free to express anything you wish regarding it. " I understand it's interesting and thrilling, but I didn’t consider any of that, Michael, regarding those things. There was no threat present. It was merely a minor matter. The wording in the rulebook indicates that "any players who are not engaged in the game should stay close to their bench," which makes the term "immediate vicinity" a bit unclear. In Game 4, Porter managed to score 17 points despite dealing with a sprained left shoulder. After the victory, he expressed regret for stepping off the bench and pointed out that he "didn't go very far. "