2025-26 Season
MICHAEL PORTER JR.
2025-26 Season
MICHAEL PORTER JR.
Jr. produces at an elite rate for a 32-minute workload.
Jr. produces at an elite rate for a 32-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 20 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 235 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Michael Porter Jr. opened the 2025-26 campaign on an absolute tear, transforming from a mere floor-spacer into a high-volume offensive engine. He actually stumbled out of the gate on 10/22 vs CHA, posting a -1.8 Impact score because poor shot selection led to a dismal 5-for-15 shooting night. He quickly adapted. During a brutal 1-for-12 shooting night from deep on 11/02 vs PHI, Porter still managed a +11.7 Impact score by crashing the glass relentlessly for 17 rebounds to create crucial second-chance opportunities. By December, his offensive rhythm was completely dialed in. On 12/02 vs CHA, he exacted revenge with 35 points and a massive +34.2 Impact score, driven by lethal 7-of-11 perimeter shooting and highly engaged defensive effort. This eighteen-game run established him as a true superstar rather than just a complementary piece.
An explosive mid-winter hot streak defined Michael Porter Jr.'s game as he transformed into a terrifying, high-volume flamethrower. He set the tone immediately on 12/06 vs NOP, torching the nets for 35 points on 14-of-23 shooting to generate a massive +37.2 Impact score. That staggering metric wasn't a fluke. His hyper-efficient shot selection and aggressive rebounding made him an absolute nightmare for defenders. Even when his perimeter shot completely abandoned him, he found ways to salvage his value. On 01/10 vs LAC, he bricked all nine of his three-point attempts for a meager 18 points, yet still managed a +7.5 Impact score because his six assists and surprisingly stingy defensive effort kept his team afloat. On 12/30 vs GSW, Porter tallied 27 points, nine rebounds, and five assists to earn a brilliant +33.0 Impact score. By pairing his outside stroke with active passing and suffocating defense, he became a complete two-way engine.
This midseason stretch was defined by maddening volatility, oscillating wildly between unstoppable scoring binges and total offensive black holes. The absolute peak arrived on 01/29 vs DEN, where Porter unleashed a barrage of deep shots to hang 38 points and 10 rebounds on his opponent. That relentless offensive aggression and heavy rebounding workload earned him a staggering +39.9 Impact score. But when his jumper abandoned him, the floor completely fell out. Look no further than 03/03 vs MIA, where he bricked all nine of his three-point attempts en route to just 9 points. That disastrous shot selection actively killed offensive possessions, resulting in a brutal -10.0 Impact score. Even when he managed to score 21 points on 02/03 vs LAL, another 0-for-9 night from beyond the arc limited him to a modest +12.0 Impact score, a rating he only kept in the green by salvaging possessions with 10 crucial rebounds.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Jr. posts positive impact in 90% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~8 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 58% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Good defender on his best nights, but it comes and goes. Some games Jr. locks in defensively, others he gets picked apart.
Performance has dropped off. First-half impact: +18.8, second-half: +13.0. Worth watching whether it's fatigue, injury, or opponents adjusting.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 19 games. Longest cold streak: 1 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 54 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
52 games played
