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Peyton Watson apologized for the wrong thing after being pushed to the ground in a game against Detroit.

Peyton Watson had a standout performance in the game against Detroit at Ball Arena, but there was one thing he felt the need to apologize for. After making a crucial defensive play by rejecting Kevin Knox II at the rim, Watson was shoved to the ground from behind as Christian Braun finished in transition. Despite the physical play, Watson used the incident as motivation and went on to score 15 points, with nine of those coming in the final minutes of the third quarter. His performance included a free throw, a 3-pointer, and a one-handed dunk in transition, all of which fueled his emotional outburst towards the crowd. While Watson acknowledged that he doesn't usually celebrate in such a manner, he felt it was necessary to release some pent-up emotion in that moment. His coach, Michael Malone, commended Watson's passion and energy, emphasizing that it showed how much he cared about the game. Overall, Watson's performance was a testament to his resilience and ability to turn adversity into motivation on the court.