Watson won't start Sunday's game against the Hawks. With Aaron Gordon (rest/calf) unavailable Saturday, Watson drew a spot start and finished with with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during a 122-113 loss to the Wizards. Gordon is back in the starting lineup Sunday, so Watson will assume his usual reserve role. Watson has scored in double figures only once across nine appearances as a reserve.
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2024-25 Season Stats
Peyton Watson Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL6.53.01.01.00.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 27 12 23.9 8.7 3.5 1.3 0.9 0.8 0.9 0 0 0.7 2.1 35.7% 2.4 4.4 55.0% 3.2 6.5 48.9% 1.6 2.1 76.8% 1.1 2.4 2.1 1.6 +5 58.6% 2023-24 80 4 18.6 6.7 3.2 1.1 1.1 0.5 0.7 0 0 0.6 1.9 29.6% 2.0 3.7 55.3% 2.6 5.6 46.5% 0.9 1.3 67.0% 0.7 2.5 1.8 1.5 -69 53.9% 2022-23 23 2 8.1 3.3 1.6 0.5 0.5 0.1 0.3 0 0 0.3 0.6 42.9% 1.0 2.0 51.1% 1.3 2.6 49.2% 0.5 0.9 55.0% 0.3 1.3 0.6 1.4 -47 55.3% Career 1301817.86.53.01.01.00.50.7000.51.732.0%1.93.554.8%2.55.247.4%1.01.468.7%0.72.31.61.5-11155.2% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL1.51.30.30.50.0Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 10 0 9.0 1.8 1.5 0.4 0.6 0.0 0.3 0 0 0.3 1.2 25.0% 0.3 1.2 25.0% 0.6 2.4 25.0% 0.3 0.6 50.0% 0.2 1.3 0.9 1.3 -34 33.8% 2022-23 5 0 2.8 1.0 0.8 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.2 0 0 0.2 0.4 50.0% 0.2 0.6 33.3% 0.4 1.0 40.0% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.2 0.6 0.4 1.0 -6 50.0% Career 1506.91.51.30.30.50.00.3000.30.928.6%0.31.026.7%0.51.927.6%0.20.450.0%0.21.10.71.3-4036.3%
Peyton Watson
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. PHX 12/23)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2723.98.73.51.30.92.12024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB3.52.41.12024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.90.82024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%48.9%55.0%35.7%76.8%58.6%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+51.600
Peyton Watson
Game Log
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Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/23W 117-9021461102100.0%4250.0%5240.0%000.0%330.5+142440.0%12/22W 132-12917555201100.0%4250.0%5240.0%11100.0%055.0+511346.0%12/19L 126-12417821001100.0%22100.0%3266.7%5480.0%111.0-22976.9%12/16W 130-1291794101111100.0%7228.6%8337.5%3266.7%311.0-53548.3%12/13W 120-982614500202150.0%44100.0%6583.3%4375.0%230.0+902190.2%12/8W 141-11118210210100.0%11100.0%2150.0%100.0%010.0+93241.0%12/7L 122-11325422111100.0%4250.0%5240.0%000.0%022.0-173240.0%12/5L 126-114184410212150.0%100.0%3133.3%2150.0%041.0-133551.5%12/3W 119-1151771210111100.0%000.0%11100.0%44100.0%102.0-17112126.8%12/1L 126-1222813521112150.0%7571.4%9666.7%000.0%232.0+121672.2%11/27W 122-10328932110300.0%33100.0%6350.0%4375.0%120.0+2011358.0%11/25L 145-11822600001100.0%3266.7%4250.0%22100.0%000.0-182261.5%11/23W 127-10235115210111100.0%7457.1%8562.5%000.0%232.0+2811368.8%11/22L 123-1203915533023133.3%8675.0%11763.6%000.0%141.5+231668.2%11/19W 122-1102415521145240.0%5480.0%10660.0%11100.0%140.5+861171.8%11/17L 105-90287521102150.0%5240.0%7342.9%000.0%140.0-1001250.0%11/15L 101-942918500105120.0%7571.4%12650.0%6583.3%050.0-411861.5%11/10W 122-12039165110044100.0%5240.0%9666.7%000.0%140.0+311988.9%11/8W 135-1223216511103266.7%8562.5%11763.6%000.0%230.0+1231672.7%11/6W 124-1223310333124125.0%5360.0%9444.4%4125.0%031.5+103946.5%11/4W 121-1193016312212150.0%5360.0%7457.1%9777.8%121.0+951773.0%11/2W 129-10319841032100.0%8225.0%9222.2%44100.0%310.5-32437.2%11/1L 119-11613210010200.0%4125.0%6116.7%000.0%100.0-91316.7%10/29W 144-139197200002150.0%3266.7%5360.0%000.0%020.0+05270.0%10/28W 127-12515622101000.0%5120.0%5120.0%44100.0%112.0-71644.4%10/26L 109-10411100010100.0%200.0%300.0%2150.0%000.0-71112.9%10/24L 102-8714261200400.0%3133.3%7114.3%000.0%240.0-130514.3%
Regular Season Totals 23.98.73.51.30.90.80.92.10.735.7%4.42.455.0%6.53.248.9%2.11.676.8%1.12.41.6+52.112.058.6%
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Back to bench
Watson won't start Sunday's game against the Hawks. With Aaron Gordon (rest/calf) unavailable Saturday, Watson drew a spot start and finished with with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during a 122-113 loss to the Wizards. Gordon is back in the starting lineup Sunday, so Watson will assume his usual reserve role. Watson has scored in double figures only once across nine appearances as a reserve.
Muted effort in spot start
Watson finished with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 122-113 loss to the Wizards. Watson stepped into Denver's starting lineup for the injured Aaron Gordon (calf) on Saturday, but he played a muted role on offense while Nikola Jokic went off for a career-high 56 points. In 12 games as a starter this season, Watson is averaging 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 0.7 steals and 1.2 three-pointers in 30.8 minutes per contest. If Gordon is unable to suit up for Sunday's tilt with Atlanta, Watson would be worth streaming for defensive stats in fantasy leagues with a likely uptick in playing time in this case.
Starting sans Gordon
Watson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Wizards. The Nuggets will be missing Aaron Gordon (calf) and Jamal Murray (hamstring), so Russell Westbrook and Watson will get the nod as replacements. Watson is averaging 12.4 points, 4.2 and 1.6 assists per game in a starting role this season.
Retreats to bench Tuesday
Watson will come off the bench in Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors. Aaron Gordon will reclaim his starting spot, sending Watson to the bench Tuesday. The 22-year-old started in the club's last 11 outings, during which he averaged 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks across 31.2 minutes per game.
Available to play Tuesday
Watson (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors. Watson continues to deal with a groin injury, but that hasn't impacted his availability. He's started in the Nuggets' last 11 games and has averaged 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in that span. However, it's unclear if he'll remain in the starting unit now that Aaron Gordon (calf) is back.
Still working through groin injury
Watson (groin) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors. Watson has played through groin and hip injuries as of late, but he's expected to play in Tuesday's NBA Cup clash. He's started in the Nuggets' last 11 games -- coinciding with Aaron Gordon's right calf injury -- and over that span Watson has averaged 12.4 points on 57.4 percent shooting, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks over 31.2 minutes per game.
Available Sunday
Watson (groin) will play during Sunday's game against the Clippers. Watson will officially be available after being deemed probable ahead of game time due to an adductor strain. Watson has had a prominent role for Denver this season, but with Aaron Gordon (calf) back in the lineup, it wouldn't be surprising for Watson's playing time to take a hit.
Probable for Sunday
Watson is probable for Sunday's game against the Clippers with a right adductor strain. Watson has been dealing with an adductor strain for quite some time, but that hasn't prevented the third-year forward from making 10 starts in a row. The probable tag suggests he should remain in the starting unit, especially with Aaron Gordon (calf) listed as doubtful. Watson is averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game since moving to a starting role.
Available to play Wednesday
Watson (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz. Watson has started in each of the Nuggets' last nine games, and he's expected to remain in the first unit now that he's been deemed available to play. The third-year veteran is averaging 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game as a starter in place of Aaron Gordon (calf).