The Denver Nuggets came into their game against the Houston Rockets on Monday already short-handed with two starters in Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun sidelined due to injury. If the Nuggets want to pull off a win against the Rockets, they might have to do so even more short-handed as starting guard Peyton Watson was listed as questionable to return to the game due to injury, as per the team. Watson is listed as having suffered a right trunk injury. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Injury Update: Peyton Watson is questionable to return to the game with a Right Trunk Contusion
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