Far from dropping deep into the West play-in field with Nikola Jokic out, the Nuggets have actually gone a very respectable 4-3 minus the Joker (knee), who likely remains sidelined thru the rest of the month. In his absence, while Jamal Murray logs extra minutes that could prove a concern later this season, the silver lining in the clouds has been the play of Peyton Watson, who has picked up the slack and scoring over 23 pg in the Joker's absence. Helping at both ends of the court, Watson's ascent should continue to prove a plus whenever Jokic returns. Meanwhile, it's business as usual for the Pels, who have lost ten of the last eleven in their latest slump. Play Nuggets.