The Brooklyn Nets will be without leading scorer Michael Porter Jr . again during Saturday's road matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks . Porter Jr. was a surprise scratch for Friday's 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers due to lower back tightness.

Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernandez revealed pregame Friday that Porter Jr. experienced back tightness during Monday's loss to the New York Knicks. While the Nets had three days in between their last two appearances, Fernandez said they're approaching their top player's back ailment cautiously.

“We're never going to rush him,” Fernandez said. “His health and his body are the number one priority. We're not concerned. It's tightness. We'll see how he feels, and then we'll give an update after the game.”

Porter Jr. struggled with back inj

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