Bright Side Of The Sun · Apr 24, 2022
Vocal Ayton showing Suns his leadership qualities
With no Devin Booker and the team ice-cold from beyond the arc, Deandre Ayton’s put on his best playoff performance yet.Game 3 between the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans left a lot of questions unanswered about the fate of this series.
One thing that was made clear in the Suns’ 114-111 victory: Deandre Ayton is ready to lead.
The youngest member of the Suns’ starting lineup made his presence felt offensively and defensively with 28 points, 17 rebounds, and 3 steals while only committing 2 fouls in just under 35 minutes played. Most of his production came in the first half, scoring 21 points on 10-14 from the field and 1-1 from downtown, his second three of the series.