On Thursday, Wizards Coach Scott Brooks was vague about Porter’s status for Game 6, which is to be played Friday night inside Capital One Arena at 7 p.m. The Wizards trail the Raptors three games to two in the best-of-seven series. “Anything’s possible, but we hope for the best,” Brooks responded when asked if Porter possibly will not play Friday. “I know he’s banged up. That’s all I know as of right now.”
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Otto Porter has played with a bone contusion in his left leg that has been monitored by the Wizards’ medical staff, according to a person close to the situation.
Chase Hughes: Scott Brooks said that Otto Porter is "banged up." He didn't rule out Otto missing Game 6 and doesn't know if an MRI will be scheduled for his right leg strain. Doesn't sound likely he will miss Game 6, but it's possible.
Candace Buckner: Otto Porter Jr. and Mike Scott will play tonight in Game 1 vs the #Raptors
Chris Miller: Mike Scott will play today. Otto Porter gametime decision. I’m told Otto is feeling better. #DCFamily #WizRaptors
Chris Miller: Positive sign seeing Otto Porter and @Mike Scott getting up shots after practice. #DCFamily #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/TEAt13U2oG
Candace Buckner: Porter went through some of practice and still listed of day to day. Scott still in NBA protocol and has to finish that before going through next step. Both are listed as questionable for Game 1.
Candace Buckner: Otto Porter Jr. OUT with that mild calf strain. He’s day to day and I asked if this was Game 1 of the playoffs would he be playing and Scott Brooks did not know, because he hasn’t played that hypothetical game.
Candace Buckner: Otto Porter Jr. will also play today vs the #Hornets. Bobbleheads rejoice!
Candace Buckner: Otto Porter Jr. (sprained right ankle) had an X-ray and the results were negative, said Scott Brooks
Candace Buckner: #Wizards announce Otto Porter Jr. has a sprained right ankle and is doubtful to return
Candace Buckner: Otto Porter Jr. is OUT tonight vs the #Bucks
Chris Miller: Otto Porter is a Gametime decision (hip)
Chase Hughes: Otto Porter (hip) didn’t practice today.
Chris Miller: Otto Porter is officially out with (hip) vs. @Cleveland Cavaliers #WizCavs #DCFamily
Ben Standig: Brooks said Otto Porter was banged in the hip. In a lot of pain. Day to day.
Chris Miller: Otto Porter has a right thigh bruise. Medical staff is currently working on him. No official word on if he’ll return #DCFamily
Chase Hughes: Otto Porter is heading to the locker room with trainers. He was getting his right leg stretched out by the training staff before he walked away from the bench.
Candace Buckner: Otto Porter Jr. (stomach virus) did practice today, per Brooks.
Chase Hughes: Otto Porter is out sick, Jason Smith will start in his place.
J. Michael Falgoust: Porter is Out for the rest of the game. Strained neck #WizHawks #WASatATL
J. Michael Falgoust: Per Brooks: Porter (back) is out. Wall (quad) is out #WizPistons #WASatDET
Candace Buckner: Scott Brooks said Porter's back spasms were "nothing too concerning." WAS just wants to sit him tonite & try to calm it down going into DET
Chase Hughes: Otto Porter is out tonight with back spasms, Keef Morris (ankle) is in vs. Heat.
Porter had been struggling in his previous four games before Wednesday, missing 20 of 29 attempts. But he refused to label the stretch a slump. Porter also refused to cast the blame on a previously undisclosed right foot pain that he has quietly been managing. “It was nothing serious. Nothing to worry about,” Porter said. “I didn’t miss a game or anything for it but it definitely was a nagging injury that I was able to treat and feel a lot better.”
