Overview
- With Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon out for weeks, Watson has stepped into an extended starting role for Denver.
- Over his past four games he is averaging 20.8 points and 8.5 rebounds, building on a six-start run that included 32- and 27-point career highs.
- Watson is converting over 40% from three and finishing efficiently at the rim, strengthening a 3-and-D profile that could shape his offseason market.
- ESPN’s latest power rankings place the Nuggets No. 3, and a Denver Post quarter-mark grade of A- cites only two surprising home losses keeping them from top marks.
- Denver recalled 2024 first-rounder DaRon Holmes to maintain roster ties, while Tim Hardaway Jr. is providing 11.1 points per game in a one-year bench role.