{"id":3241,"date":"2022-12-31T20:26:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T20:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/nbas-usc-player-kevin-porter-jr-has-breakout-season-with-houston-rockets\/"},"modified":"2022-12-31T20:26:43","modified_gmt":"2022-12-31T20:26:43","slug":"nbas-usc-player-kevin-porter-jr-has-breakout-season-with-houston-rockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/nbas-usc-player-kevin-porter-jr-has-breakout-season-with-houston-rockets\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA&#8217;s USC Player: Kevin Porter Jr. Has Breakout Season With Houston Rockets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"123.17348608838\"><!-- tml-version=\"2\" --><\/p>\n<p>The USC men&#8217;s basketball program is well known in the NBA, with 10 former Trojans playing in the league this season.  AllTrojans surveys the status of USC graduates every two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a summary of each player&#8217;s performance over the past few weeks. Players are listed alphabetically.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\"\/>\n<p><strong>DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DeRozan continues to lead the Bulls offense. He recently won his three of his previous four contests and helped the team come out of his four-game losing streak. DeRozan averaged 27.0 points and he had 7.3 assists in those games. He ranked his 16th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 26.0 points per game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dwayne Dedmon, Miami Heat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dedmon continues to be limited by a leg injury. The veteran center has played only two of his last five games for Miami.  In a loss to the Bulls on December 17 and three days later in San Antonio in which he won against the Spurs, Dedmon recorded six points and five rebounds in just over eighteen minutes. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<p><strong>Taj Gibson, Washington Wizards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gibson has recently started getting quite involved. He kicked off his December 14th Denver loss against the Nuggets for the Wizards, nearly 18 minutes into which he scored eight. Over the team&#8217;s last three games, he has averaged nearly 19 minutes. The veteran scored 6.7 points and grabbed 2.7 rebounds per contest during that stretch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jordan McLaughlin, Minnesota Timberwolves<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>McLaughlin has missed the last nine games for the Wolves with a left calf injury. No definite timetable has been provided for his return to action.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<p><strong>DeAnthony Melton, Philadelphia 76ers<\/strong><\/p>\n<section class=\"m-in-content-recommendation m-detail--in-content-recommendation h-isolated-styles mm-component-stack--is-body-item\" style=\"--title_size_a_color:#810A0A;--title_size_a_font_size:18;--title_size_b_color:#810A0A;--title_size_b_font_size:18;--title_size_c_color:#810A0A;--title_size_c_font_size:18;\">\n<p><span>scroll to continue<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-component-header m-component-stack--header mm-component-header--is-incontent-rec mm-component-header--remove-height-constraints\">\n<div class=\"m-component-header--container mm-component-header--size-extra-small\">\n<h2 class=\"m-component-header--image\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/cs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good\/MTgzMzY1MzQxMjk0ODk2MTY2\/usc_recommendedarticles.svg\" alt=\"Recommended articles\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Melton continues to serve as a key cog for the red-hot 76ers on an eight-game winning streak. After Melton missed his game against the Kings in Sacramento on December 13, he started five games. In those five games, Melton averaged 13.0 points per game for him.  As a fifth-year guard, he has 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. For the season, Melton ranks second in the NBA with his 2.1 steals per game.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p><strong>Chimezy Metu of the Sacramento Kings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Metu has seen his playing time dip recently.  On Dec. 13, he played nearly 10 minutes against the 76ers and scored five points after scoring just over 11 minutes in five games, including two of his contests where he hasn&#8217;t played since. played. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p><strong>Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mobley helped lead the Cavaliers to a five-game winning streak since the last update, but the team has pulled out of its last two contests. During the hot streak, Mobley averaged 13.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p><strong>Onyeka Okongwu of the Atlanta Hawks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The third-year big man has started three of his last six games with the Hawks. Since the last update, he&#8217;s averaged 13.2 points and 9.2 rebounds in his five games, so he should continue to get his chances. He has his two double-doubles during that span.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<p><strong>Kevin Porter Jr., Houston Rockets<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.jpg 1400w\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"Kevin Porter USC Trojan Houston Rocket\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0ODM5NDI3MjI1MjMyNTQ2\/kevin-porter-usc-trojans-houston-rockets.jpg\" height=\"2807\" width=\"4211\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\" itemprop=\"author\"><span>Photo by Paul Rutherford &#8211; USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<p>Porter will continue to serve as a bright spot for the struggling Rockets. Over the team&#8217;s last seven games, he has averaged 21.1 points. This includes several outings of 30 points or higher. In the Rockets&#8217; win over the Bulls on Monday, Porter put together arguably his best game of the season, posting his season-high 36 points and nine assists and he had seven rebounds. For the season, Porter led the Rockets in assists and is second in minutes and points behind Jaylen Green.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<p><strong>Nikola Vucevic, Chicago Bulls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bucevic continues to perform well in his 14th NBA season. He has scored 19 or more points in five of the Bulls&#8217; last seven games, including two double-doubles in that time.  In his 10-point victory over the Heat in Miami on December 20, Vucevic scored his career-high 29 points with his 10 rebounds. Vucevic leads the Bulls in rebounding, which ranks him ninth in the NBA, with his 10.2 rebounds per game average.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/__i\/rss\/rd\/articles\/CBMie2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNpLmNvbS9jb2xsZWdlL3VzYy9iYXNrZXRiYWxsL3VzYy1wbGF5ZXJzLWluLXRoZS1uYmEta2V2aW4tcG9ydGVyLWpyLWhhdmluZy1icmVha291dC1zZWFzb24tZm9yLWhvdXN0b24tcm9ja2V0c9IBgAFodHRwczovL3d3dy5zaS5jb20vY29sbGVnZS91c2MvLmFtcC9iYXNrZXRiYWxsL3VzYy1wbGF5ZXJzLWluLXRoZS1uYmEta2V2aW4tcG9ydGVyLWpyLWhhdmluZy1icmVha291dC1zZWFzb24tZm9yLWhvdXN0b24tcm9ja2V0cw?oc=5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] The USC men&#8217;s basketball program is well known in the NBA, with 10 former Trojans playing in the league this season. 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