Ex-Nugget Michael Porter Jr. scores 27 to lead Nets over Denver

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Michael Porter Jr. collected 27 points and 11 rebounds against his former team on Sunday as the Brooklyn Nets led most of the way in a 127-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets in New York.

Acquired for Cameron Johnson and a future first-round pick in the offseason because Denver wanted to shed payroll, Porter made 8-of-17 shots after sitting out the previous two game