Deandre Ayton starting for Suns on Friday, Dario Saric coming off the bench
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Knicks.
What It Means:
Ayton will make his third start of the season and first since December 17th after playing 20 minutes and 32 minutes off the bench in the Suns' previous two games. Dario Saric will move to the bench. Our models expect Ayton to play 31.7 minutes against the Knicks.
Ayton's Friday projection includes 16.6 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 39.1 FanDuel points.
Source:
Phoenix Suns
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