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Watson scores 24 points as Nuggets hold off Raptors to win 106-103 without the injured Jokic
- On Dec. 31, 2025, the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 106-103 at Scotiabank Arena without Nikola Jokic, with Peyton Watson scoring a team-high 24 points.
- With Jokic sidelined, Denver turned to a makeshift rotation as Nuggets head coach Dave Adelman relied on an eight-man group to hold a 63-54 halftime lead despite missing multiple starters Wednesday.
- Jamal Murray supplied late scoring with a go-ahead layup at 3:24 remaining, finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Spencer Jones sank two high-pressure free throws and DaRon Holmes II scored 11 points.
- The victory halted a two-game slide for Denver and moved the Nuggets to a 23-10 record while snapping Toronto Raptors' two-game streak as the Raptors fell to 20-15.
- Historically, Denver has been 13-23 when Jokic is absent, and despite going 28.2% in the second half, the Denver Nuggets won, revealing depth concerns, coach Dave Adelman said.
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thesportsleader.comPeyton Watson tallies 24 as short-handed Nuggets hold off Raptors
Peyton Watson scored 24 points and added eight rebounds on Wednesday night and the injury-depleted Denver Nuggets defeated the host Toronto Raptors 106-103.
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