The Denver Nuggets overcame a challenging road test against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, earning a 125-118 victory despite missing two starters.

Peyton Watson’s career-best performance helped Denver move to 11-3 overall and 5-2 on the road. Starting in place of injured Christian Braun , Watson went off for a career-high 32 points on 13-of-19 shooting from the field, including 5-of-9 from three-point range, while also recording a career-best 12 rebounds to secure his first double-double of the season. He played 34 minutes, adding three assists and one block. The 23-year-old’s two-way role expanded as Aaron Gordon missed time with a hamstring injury.

“It feels good,” Watson said after the game. “This coaching staff and my teammates have been so empowering of me to go

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