Porter `probable' for Game 1 against Mavs, Doncic

SAN FRANCISCO >> Otto Porter Jr. appears to be on track to be cleared to play at the start of the Western Conference finals after soreness in his foot sidelined him toward the end of the Warriors' series against the Grizzlies.

Porter was a full participant in Monday's practice at Chase Center and was spotted Monday afternoon shooting after some of his teammates had left the court.

“He looked good,” coach Steve Kerr said. “Just talked to him, he said he feels good.”

Porter is “probable” for Game 1 against the Mavericks on Wednesday night, Kerr said.

Porter has missed the last game and a half due to soreness in his right foot that flared up during the Warriors' Game 5 blowout loss Wednesday night. He had slowly been working his way back from the injury, doing some light court activity, including agility exercises and shooting, but Monday was his first full practice.

Mike Brown, who served as the Warriors head coach in Kerr's absence, recently said he wasn't sure whether Porter's foot discomfort was the result of one play in particular or the wear and tear of the postseason.

Porter has dealt with a series of injuries throughout his career, but the flare-up of soreness in his right foot appears to be a new issue. The last time he had an injury to his right foot was in 2018.

Porter and his aggressive rebounding had been key to the Warriors' success in the first four games of the Western Conference semifinals series against the Grizzlies.

Porter wasn't able to contribute during Game 6 Friday night at Chase Center, but the Warriors managed to fend off the young Grizzlies to advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time in three years.

The Warriors will host the Mavericks for the first two games, including Friday night's Game 2.