Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton scored 26 points (11-of-15 field goals, 4-of-4 free throws) with 21 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 turnovers in 34.8 minutes of a 121-98 demolition of the New York Knicks on Thursday.
Ayton, who replaced Aron Baynes in the starting unit following three games off the bench, posted a new season-high in points and a new career-best on the glass. He's now scored 20-plus in back-to-back games and three of the last five. The Suns will visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday.
Ayton scored a season-best 58.2 FanDuel points on Thursday. numberFire's models project him for 15.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game over the rest of the season.