Ayton Notches First '20-20 Game' in Suns Dominant Win vs Knicks

Deandre Ayton returned to the Phoenix Suns starting lineup on Thursday night as the team tipped-off against the New York Knicks. The Big Fella put on a show under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, notching his first-ever 20-20 game and leading the Suns to victory.

After missing 30 of 31 games, Ayton has not only had to regain his in-game endurance, but has also needed to adjust to multiple different roles in Head Coach Monty Williams’ system. Whether it’s starting or as a reserve or at center or at power forward, Ayton has worn many hats over his first seven games back.

But in his eighth game back on Thursday night, Ayton returned to his primary role of starting center and could not…