Watson totaled 37 points (14-23 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 34 minutes Sunday against Raptors 905.
Watson poured in a game-high 37 points in the 121-119 loss and shot a solid 60.9 percent from the field. He's scored 20-plus points in his last four matchups and has also added production in other areas, averaging 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists over this hot stretch.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Paces scoring attack
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Watson amassed 25 points (9-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes Tuesday against Ontario.
Watson led Grand Rapids in scoring despite failing to hit a shot from beyond the arc. He also put in work on the boards, collecting all eight of his rebounds on the defensive end. Watson has now put up 20-plus points in three straight appearances.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Puts up 21 points
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Watson registered 21 points (8-23 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes Thursday against Motor City.
Watson was one of two Grand Rapids starters to reach the 20-point threshold, and he also snagged five of his six boards on the defensive end. The 20-year-old has now put up 20-plus points in two of his first four regular-season appearances.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Headed to G League
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The Nuggets assigned Watson to the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League on Thursday.
Watson is averaging 1.6 points in 3.2 minutes across 14 appearances for the Nuggets this season. The rookie forward will likely see more opportunities in the G League.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Makes return Thursday
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Watson (adductor) played the final 1:26 of Thursday's 134-117 win over the Warriors, recording no statistics during his time on the court.
The garbage-time cameo marked Watson's seventh appearance with the Nuggets this season and his first at either the NBA or G League level since Jan. 2. Watson was sidelined for nearly three weeks in January with a left adductor strain, but he was cleared a week ago and has been available for the Nuggets' past five games.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Available Tuesday
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Watson (thigh) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Watson was initially added to the injury report as questionable due to a left thigh strain, but he feels strong enough to play if called upon. He hasn't factored into the rotation much this season, as his last game action dates back to Nov. 25 against the Clippers.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Questionable Tuesday
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Watson (thigh) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
After missing the team's past 28 contests, Watson's injury status has officially improved to questionable for Tuesday's matchup. Even if the rookie forward is available to suit up against the Pelicans, it would not be surprising to see the Nuggets take it easier with Watson, making him an unappealing fantasy option for the time being.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Out for multiple weeks
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Watson will be sidelined for a "couple of weeks" due to a left adductor strain, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Watson suffered his injury in the Grand Rapids Gold's game on Monday. His absence shouldn't affect the Nuggets' rotation.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Dealing with adductor strain
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Watson has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers due to a left adductor strain.
Watson landed on the injury report Wednesday with the adductor strain and will be sidelined for at least one game. The rookie has spent the majority of the campaign at the G League level, so his absence shouldn't impact the NBA club.
Watson finished Saturday's game against the Herd with 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 29 minutes.
Watson failed to hit a shot from beyond the arc, but he managed to finish second on his team in scoring behind Chasson Randle. Watson also fell just one rebound shy of a double-double, which would've marked his first of the regular season.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Erupts for 29 points
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Watson finished with 29 points (11-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks in 36 minutes Wednesday against G League Cleveland.
Watson led the Gold in scoring by drilling 64.7 percent of his attempts from the field. He fell just one rebound shy of a double-double, but he also struggled to take care of the basketball, as he committed a team-high seven turnovers.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Drops 24 points on Windy City
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Watson had 24 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks in 33 minutes Saturday against the Windy City Bulls.
Watson turned in a neat shooting line and also managed to swat away two shots for the third time in his last four matchups. Saturday also marked the first time he's reached the 20-point threshold this month after doing so five times in seven November appearances.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Secures another double-double
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Watson totaled 13 points (5-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks in 36 minutes Wednesday against Sioux Falls.
It was clear that Watson didn't have his best shot in this one, knocking down only 31.3 percent of his attempts from the field. But he managed to notch his second double-double in as many games and also stuffed the stat sheet. Watson is averaging 21.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists through nine contests this season.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Questionable Tuesday
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Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Mavericks.
Watson has missed a pair of games due to a right hamstring strain and his status will be up in the air once again Tuesday. However, Watson doesn't figure into the Nuggets' rotation, meaning his potential return would have minimal fantasy impact.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Sitting again Sunday
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Watson (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Watson is set to miss his second game in a row on account of a right hamstring strain. The rookie first-round pick out of UCLA has appeared in just six games all season, logging no more than four minutes on any occasion. His absence won't affect head coach Michael Malone's rotation.
Watson is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Hawks due to a right hamstring strain.
If Watson is unable to play Friday, his next chance to suit up will be Sunday's game against the Pelicans. Watson has played only 2.5 minutes per game across six appearances this season, so his potential absence shouldn't affect Denver's rotation.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Strong night across board
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Watson collected 24 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3PT, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks in 35 minutes Tuesday against Wisconsin.
Watson was one of three Gold players who finished with 20-plus points in this one, shooting 43.8 percent from the field while also stuffing the stat sheet. He finished the contest second on his team with three steals and also tied for the squad lead with two blocks.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Recalled to NBA club
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Denver recalled Watson from the G League on Wednesday.
Watson, who's scored at least 20 points in four straight G League games, will be available for the Nuggets on Wednesday. Before heading to Grand Rapids, the rookie first-round pick appeared in four of Denver's first six games, totaling six points and three rebounds in nine minutes.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Stays hot vs. Motor City
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Watson totaled 32 points (10-17 FG, 0-3 3PT, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in 40 minutes Thursday against the Cruise.
Watson remained locked in from the field and continues contributing across multiple categories for the Gold. He's now 29-for-53 from the field through his first three contests of the G League campaign and has racked up eight total blocks and seven steals over that brief stretch.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Submits another sharp performance
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Watson amassed 27 points (12-18 FG, 3-6 3PT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks in 41 minutes Sunday against Fort Wayne.
Watson was nearly unstoppable in this one, and as a result, he rarely left the court. He was extremely efficient from the field and also was a monster on the defensive end by swatting away four shots and narrowly missing out on a double-double.
