6 years agoPhoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton reaped the benefits of the absence of Celtics big man Al Horford during Wednesday’s contest, as Ayton tied his career high with 18 rebounds to go along with 23 points, his 19th double-double in 32 games. The rookie is shooting an impressive 58.9 percent from the field this year, while also knocking down 76.8 percent from the free-throw line, giving him the ability to be worth even more in category formats. He next faces the Washington Wizards on Friday who continue to play without Dwight Howard to anchor their defense, which could lead Ayton to feast on the glass once again.--Jesse Borek
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