Michael Porter Jr. scores game-high 27 points in preseason against Miami

Shot 9-of-17 from the field and 4-of-8 from three-point range.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Michael Porter Jr. tonight vs. MIA 27 PTS 9-17 FG 4-8 3FG https://t.co/zS3qOivzIu Via @BrooklynNets on X

What happened: Michael Porter Jr. scored a game-high 27 points in Wednesday's preseason matchup against Miami. He finished 9-of-17 from the floor and hit four of his eight three-point attempts, adding one rebound and one assist.

Why it matters: The scoring outburst builds on his first preseason outing alongside Julius Randle as the new frontcourt pairing prepares for the 2026-27 regular season.

By the numbers: Porter posted a 69 percent true shooting mark against Miami, hitting 52.9 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc across 17 attempts.

What to watch: Preseason action continues ahead of the 2026-27 regular-season tip-off.

Sources

@BrooklynNets 2026-10-15T10:14:47.897219+00:00

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