Deandre Ayton - Monster double-double in return Ayton (illness) finished with 19 points (6-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Thursday's 99-95 loss to the Mavericks. Impact Making his return from a three-game absence due to illness, Ayton started and took on his usual minutes, delivering an imposing line for managers in need of boards. However, thanks largely to the subpar shooting from the field and the mediocre showing from the free-throw line on high volume, Ayton's stat line was a little less valuable than it could have been. Ayton's efficiency should improve in the coming games, as he's converting his shots at a 57.2 percent clip for the year.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE