Notches 13 points
This was Strawther's largest workload of the season, and it comes on the heels of his 19-point effort Saturday against the Jazz. Aaron Gordon left this game after four minutes with a calf issue, and Strawther and Peyton Watson combined to score a total of 29 points as a result. Both players will be on the streaming radar if Gordon ends up missing additional time.
Nov 5, 11:43
Steps up off bench
Aaron Gordon left this game after four minutes with a calf strain, so Watson took advantage and posted a season-high mark of 16 points in 31 minutes. Watson has strong per-minute upside in fantasy basketball because of his steal and block rates, so he's someone to keep an eye on if Gordon ends up missing more time.
Nov 5, 11:41
Flirts with double-double in win
Porter was one rebound shy of a double-double, marking a third time where he's fallen just short of the milestone. Porter is trying to build on a solid 2023-24 campaign where he set new career highs in free throw percentage and minutes played. He also had 16 double-doubles last season, so these narrow misses should convert more often as the season progresses.
Nov 5, 07:04
Steps up with solid game
Although his stat line doesn't reflect it, Westbrook was excellent on defense, blanketing RJ Barrett for much of the game. He also thwarted Barrett's last-second attempt to tie the game, forcing him to take a off-balance, low-percentage shot. Thanks to Westbrook, Jamal Murray's (concussion) absence has had little effect on Denver's short-term outlook.
Nov 5, 06:58
DEN
Delivers third triple-double in win
Jokic's red-hot start is a surprise to no one, as the perennial All-Star is a nightly triple-double threat who can dominate in all facets of the game. Despite the temporary loss of Jamal Murray (concussion), the Nuggets have won three of their last four games due in large part to Jokic and strong performances from the supporting cast.
Nov 5, 06:53