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GUTSY WIN! Nuggets Survive in Toronto despite MAJOR Injuries



GUTSY WIN! Nuggets Survive in Toronto despite MAJOR Injuries

On the latest Locked On Nuggets episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down an incredible win by the Denver Nuggets despite injuries to four starters and Jonas Valanciunas. The Nuggets survived a late run by the Toronto Raptors behind a strong performance from Peyton Watson, surprising contributions from DaRon Holmes, and high level defensive effort throughout.

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25 Comments

  1. @slimvickins5059

    Watsons emergence is huge. Let’s quit linking him and Braun. They’re different players with unique skill sets. Both are valuable for this teams success.

  2. @slimvickins5059

    For perspective, Watson is averaging 10.7/4.5 on 51%FGs, 39% 3s and 75% FTs. Braun averaged 15.4/5.2 on 58% FGs, 39% 3s and 82% FTs…….for an entire 79 game season! Watsons been nice in his own way in a much smaller sample size. Let’s pump the brakes and appreciate both.

  3. @gnomechomsky2524

    Big Val's injury just kind of shows what crazy stamina Jokic has, and what a good athlete he really is. Val is a big, heavy 7 footer like Jokic, but while Jokic can play 40+ minutes in a game at an MVP level, Val couldn't last more than 23 minutes at that intensity. He played great tonight but I'd love if he were maybe 30 lbs lighter, that extra weight makes him more injury prone.

  4. @slimvickins5059

    True, but Jonas hasn’t been playing that much minutes. Maybe the sudden increase wasnt ideal. I feel like he should have been closer to 18-20 mpg. Underused in my opinion. The 12/6/12/6 minute plan with him only getting minutes to relieve Jokic is too cookie cutter.

  11. @t.4493

    Trade Tyson, Pickett, ZEKE, Strawther, and and sign Watson and Spencer Jones!!! JOKIC will be back sooner than we think!!!

  14. @bosstacofarms8821

    Hell yeah on the weight loss!! Keep it up my guy, that's incredible progress. You can do it and it will be so worth it. Happy new year Ryan!

  21. @conc782

    Zeke not getting a minute of playtime when they are down that many guys is hilarious

  22. @MrGoonieman1

    Please release Tyson so he can go play elsewhere. Holmes is ready. You don't need HT. Just like PH Hall and many others you have released, Hunter will play elsewhere

  23. @DarthCat21

    I was watching this game at my New Year's party and when BI's shot went in I had to cover my mouth to not shout and rubbed my eyes in frustration…..ruining my lipstick and eyeshadow both.

    For nothing.

    Worth it for the win. 😂

  24. @N0OnE-N0b0dy-7

    How valuable is the fact that in essence this team is going to have to play “playoff” defense during this stretch. It will become their personality over this stretch then when we get to a team like OKC we will be able to match their defensive style. I know we hate all the starters being down but we may indeed be better off in the long run as a team.

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