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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Strong two-way effort
Peyton Watson fouled out of Tuesday's 122-110 win over the Grizzlies after recording 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes.Watson chipped in on both ends of the floor, continuing to provide serviceable production in Aaron Gordon's absence due to a calf injury. Despite foul trouble, Watson reminded everyone just what he can do when afforded meaningful minutes, playing as a primary defender while also being able to spread the floor on the offensive end. Until Gordon returns, Watson should remain a key piece for the Denver Nuggets.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Productive in win over Dallas
Peyton Watson recorded 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 victory over the Mavericks.With Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, Watson is enjoying a bigger role on offense, and the former UCLA standout is making the most of the opportunity. In three starts, Watson is averaging 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks across 35.7 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Making most of opportunity
Peyton Watson amassed 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 135-122 win over the Heat.With Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, Watson has seen an increased role over the last three games. During that stretch, he's averaged 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals in 32.7 minutes per game. Watson is locked into a starting role until Gordon returns, and the third-year forward's defensive prowess makes him an intriguing fantasy option.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Running with starters Wednesday
Peyton Watson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Oklahoma City.Watson steps in with Aaron Gordon (calf) unavailable. Wednesday will mark his first start of the season and the seventh of his three-year NBA career. He is joined by Russell Westbrook, Christian Braun, Michael Porter and Nikola Jokic in the first unit for a limited Denver squad.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Steps up off bench
Peyton Watson notched 16 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over the Raptors.Aaron Gordon left this game after four minutes with a calf strain, so Watson took advantage and posted a season-high mark of 16 points in 31 minutes. Watson has a strong per-minute upside because of his steal and block rates, so he's someone to keep an eye on if Gordon ends up missing more time.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Chips in seven points
Peyton Watson supplied seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 144-139 overtime victory over Brooklyn.Watson logged a season-high 20 minutes of action Tuesday. A stellar defender, Watson incrementally improving his offensive game will be something to monitor throughout Denver's season.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Good to go for Thursday
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be a full go for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.Watson practiced Sunday and participated in Monday's 5-on-5 scrimmage. Watson could be a key part of Denver's second unit after averaging 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 18.6 minutes across 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Full participant in practice Sunday
Coach Michael Malone said Peyton Watson (hamstring) participated fully in practice for the first time in five weeks Sunday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.Watson is dealing with a nagging hamstring injury, though his full participation in practice bodes well for his potential return to game action in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Thunder. The 22-year-old was limited during training camp and did not appear in a single preseason game, but he will likely return for Opening Night as the club's backup power forward behind Aaron Gordon.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Won't play Thursday
Peyton Watson (hamstring) won't be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.Watson continues to recover from a nagging hamstring injury, and he'll end the preseason without suiting up in any game. He's been ramping up his activity in practice, but it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the regular-season opener against the Thunder on Oct. 24.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Out again Tuesday
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Thunder.While Watson has yet to appear in a preseason game, his activity in practice has been ramping up as the start of the regular season nears. His next (and final) opportunity to partake in preseason action will be Thursday night against the Timberwolves.
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