#1
#1 out of 1
sports21h ago
Peyton Watson named player of the week | Sporting News
- Peyton Watson was named Western Conference Player of the Week for the Nuggets.
- Watson has raised his scoring to help carry the team with injuries to Braun and Jokić.
- Watson reached 31 points in the latest standout performance against the Pelicans.
- Watson’s season averages are 13.7 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.
- Denver will face the Dallas Mavericks in the second game of a back-to-back.
- Watson’s rise comes as injuries have sidelined several Nuggets stars.
- Jokić, Braun, and Gordon are among the Nuggets players dealing with injuries.
- Peyton Watson is viewed as a potential long-term fit for Denver.
- The article is written by Roger Smith Jr. of Sporting News.
- The report notes Watson’s increased usage as a result of teammate injuries.
Vote 0