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Aaron Gordon - Posts 14 points in defeatGordon finished Friday's 135-106 loss to Sacramento with 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes.
ImpactGordon was one of three routine starters to take the court, and he put together a solid total despite the loss. The veteran's scoring average has taken a slight dip this season, but he's still averaging a respectable 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists over47 games.
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Peyton Watson - Makes little impact in defeatWatson accumulated four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 135-106 loss to the Kings.
ImpactWatson was called upon to fill the gap left by Michael Porter (knee) and did little with 20 minutes of court time. The Nuggets have stuck with the 2022 first-round pick and have increased his opportunities during his second season, and while he has shown flashes of promise, the UCLA product's opportunities are limited on a crowded depth chart.
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Nikola Jokic - Loses rebiound battle in lossJokic racked up 23 points (9-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 135-106 loss to Sacramento.
ImpactDomantas Sabonis got the better of Jokic in the lopsided loss, logging nine more rebounds then the All-Star. Absences from Michael Porter (knee) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) had a negative effect on Denver's efficiency, and the adjusted supporting cast didn't provide much help to Jokic, who was the only Nugget to score over 20 points.
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De'Aaron Fox - Logs double-double with 10 assistsFox closed with 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, 10 assists and five steals across 28 minutes during Friday's 135-106 victory over the Nuggets.
ImpactIt's hard to believe that Friday marked Fox's third double-double of the season, as one would expect the dynamic guard to hit the milestone with more frequency. Domantas Sabonis is the primary culprit, as he leads the team with 8.2 assists per game and caps Fox's distribution totals. Fox still leads the team with 26.6 points per game this season, and will continue to be a mist-start in all formats.
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Malik Monk - Leads team with 23 pointsMonk finished with 23 points (9-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 135-106 win over the Nuggets.
ImpactMonk's total was impressive when you consider his 20 minutes of court time, which was over five minutes less than his seasonal average. If backcourt size was a non-issue, Monk would have likely overtaken Kevin Huerter in the starting lineup weeks ago, but Huerter's 6-7 frame gives the team a better defensive set despite his recent shooting struggles. Monk's sixth-man role has been critical to the team's success, and he'll try to extend his streak of double-digit scoring totals Sunday against the Thunder.
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