Peyton Watson helped the Denver Nuggets secure a win against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. He led the game in blocks and contributed 5 assists, exceeding his projection by 3 assists. Watson played for 34 minutes, surpassing his expected playing time by 8 minutes as the Nuggets won 124-105.
What It Means
Watson’s performance against the Nets included a standout achievement of leading the game in blocks. In recent games, he has been performing well, with this game marking another instance of him reaching at least 10 points, continuing a streak of two such games this season. So far this year, Watson is averaging 8.8 points per game and has finished inside the top-5 at his position in rebounds six times out of 37 games. His field goal percentage stands at an impressive 48.1% for the season.