During the NBA Christmas Day game between GSW and DEN broadcasted live on ABC and ESPN, Michael Porter Jr. (MPJ) showcased an impressive performance. He executed a remarkable backdoor cut and slam, displayed skill with a behind-the-back pass, and demonstrated defensive prowess by blocking a three-point attempt from Klay Thompson before converting it into a score for his team. MPJ's defensive efforts were highlighted as possibly the best rotation closeout of his career, particularly noted for his block on Klay Thompson's corner three. His overall performance was so dominant that it prompted commentary suggesting he was playing on a higher level than Klay Thompson. In the same game, Nikola Jokic, known as 'The Joker', also made an impact with a notable slam dunk.
Jokic with the Christmas Day slam! π https://t.co/TNNByQnE0m
MPJ overwhelmed Klay on both ends tonight. It's almost like he's a tier above him.
The best MPJ rotation closeout of his career, blocks Klay on a corner three.
MPJ on both ends! Blocks the 3 and then takes it himself for the bucket π€ GSW-DEN | #NBAXmas live on ABC/ESPN https://t.co/hk5yJruRbC
What a sequence from MPJ! π The block on Klay leads to the easy two π https://t.co/VBLhEPsWZh
MPJ goes behind-the-back with the dime π€€ #NBAXmas on ABC & ESPN https://t.co/80dqjoAdn0
MPJ cuts back door and RISES UP π€ πΊ GSW-DEN | Live on ABC/ESPN https://t.co/uPVXId4C57