Nuggets to be without key contributor again for Game 3 vs. Timberwolves originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.After dropping the second game of the series to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Denver Nuggets will look to bounce back in Game 3 on Thursday night.
Unfortunately for the Nuggets, they'll continue to be without a key contributor for the contest. Peyton Watson ruled out of Game 3 vs. Timberwolves due to right hamstring strain Forward Peyton Watson has been officially ruled out of Game 3 between Denver and Minnesota due to a right hamstring strain.
It will be the seventh straight game missed by Watson due to the injury, which dates back to the regular season. The Nuggets are hoping that he will be able to return at some point during the series with the Wolves, but it remains to be seen if he will. This story will be updated. More NBA news: New report casts major doubt on Steve Kerr's future with Golden State WarriorsAdam Silver drops major hint about LeBron James' NBA futureWhy Cleveland Cavaliers could try to trade Donovan Mitchell over the offseasonLeBron James' feelings regarding retirement tour revealedDraymond Green reveals the one NBA defender he would pick over himself