The performance of the forward star is really unstable, but the Nuggets still have to give him some playing time?

In the previous NBA Western Conference semi-finals G4, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets who played at home 92-87 after a hard battle. After this game, the Thunder tied the total score of the series to 2-2, and both sides returned to the same starting line. Moreover, the Thunder also regained their home advantage after this game and regained the initiative in the series.

In this game, the Nuggets' substitute forward star Peyton Watson's performance was really bad. Watson played 8 minutes and 43 seconds in the game, made 1 of 3 shots, 0 of 2 from outside the three-point line, and 0 of 2 free throws, scoring 2 points, no other data was recorded, and there were 3 fouls, with a plus-negative value of -6. Watson had no touch on the offensive end and did not show his shooting ability. Moreover, his performance at the free throw line was disappointing, and he also seriously dragged down the team's space on the offensive end. On the defensive end, Watson's effect on the court was not very ideal, and he was unable to exert his defensive ability. Watson's performance on both offense and defense still cannot meet everyone's requirements. Therefore, he cannot get more trust and support. Even if the team's starting small forward Michael Porter Jr. is in a terrible state, the Nuggets can't provide him with more playing time.

In the NBA regular season this season, Watson played a total of 68 games in 82 games, averaging 24.4 minutes per game, averaging 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocks, and 0.8 turnovers and 1.8 fouls, shooting percentage of 47.7%, three-point shooting percentage of 35.3%, and free throw shooting percentage of 69.3%. In the playoffs, Watson averaged 13.6 minutes in the first 11 games, with averaging 4.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.6 blocks. He also had 0.4 turnovers and 1.4 fouls. His shooting percentage was 52.5%, his three-point shooting percentage was 54.5%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 40%.

Watson's performance in the playoffs has fluctuated. It seems that his offensive efficiency is good, but from the actual situation, it is actually difficult for him to assume more tasks on the offensive end on the court, and he often leads to the team's offensive space limitations. The most important thing is that Watson also lacks sufficient defensive experience on the defensive end, and it is difficult for him to use his talent in athletic ability. The most outrageous thing is that Watson is the 7th man for the Nuggets. Regardless of whether Watson's form will be or not, he has to get playing time in every game, otherwise the team's lineup transfer will have bigger problems. I really don’t know if Watson can maintain his performance at least at a stable level in the next game.