Suns’ Deandre Ayton back in starting lineup vs. Rockets after leg contusion
Nov 4, 2021, 7:00 PM
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns walks off the court following the NBA game at Footprint Center on October 27, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Kings defeated the Suns 110-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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After missing Tuesday’s win against the New Orleans Pelicans with a right leg contusion, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is back in the starting lineup for Thursday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets.
Ayton suffered the injury on Saturday during the Suns’ 101-92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In the 112-100 victory over the Pelicans without Ayton’s services, the Suns got a helping hand from Frank Kaminskey.
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In 29 minutes, the big scored 17 points and added three assists and three rebounds.
Fellow big man Javale McGee also helped picked up the slack in Ayton’s absence, scoring 18 points of his own while grabbing five rebounds.
Ayton is currently averaging 13.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and a career-high 1.4 blocks per game this season.
The Suns host the Rockets looking to make it three wins in a row. You can hear all the action on 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station.
