Peyton Watson's Emergence Continues, Averaging 23.6 PPG in January

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson has emerged as a key offensive force during Nikola Jokic's absence, averaging 23.6 points per game in January. He has surpassed 18.5 points in nine of his last 10 outings, including a 21-point performance against the Wizards. With the Nuggets still missing Cam Johnson and potentially Christian Braun, Watson is expected to continue seeing high shot volume. His athleticism and ability to score in various ways will be crucial in upcoming games.