Julian Strawther has been on a bit of a heater for the last two-plus weeks. His recent run couldn't have come at a better time for the Nuggets, who will be without up-and-coming young star Peyton Watson for at least the next four weeks while he recovers from a grade 2 hamstring strain. Just another in a long line of terrible luck for the Nuggets.
Over his last eight games, Strawther, the third-year wing from Gonzaga, is averaging 10.5 points per game, including one 20-pointer and two games with 15. He's been hitting big buckets and rebounding well, too, collecting a career-high eight against the Pistons.