Peyton Watson is proof that even injuries can have a silver lining for Nuggets

Denver Nuggets, Peyton Watson | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn ImagesLet's start this by saying that if the Denver Nuggets had it their way, Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon would be in the starting lineup right now. Duh. Unfortunately, injuries happen. There is no good way to spin Braun and Gordon getting hurt, but injuries do give other players opportunities to step up, which is what Peyton Watson has done.

The 23-year-old entered the starting lineup in place of Braun, starting with Nov. 15's win over the Timberwolves. During that span, Watson is averaging 16.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 56.3% from the field and 50% from three, averaging 4.7…