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Why the Lakers' success depends on Deandre Ayton — and vice versa
ON THE LAUNDRY list of errors that doomed the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday's gut-wrenching loss to the Orlando Magic, Deandre Ayton's play wasn't one of them.
The Lakers center scored 21 points on just 11 field goal attempts and snatched a game-high 13 rebounds, giving L.A. a live, active big to combat Orlando's rugged front line of Wendell Carter Jr., Paolo Banchero and Jonathan Isaac.
Asked if the effort he played with was recognized by his teammates, leading to more opportunities, Ayton gave a diplomatic answer.
"The ball finds energy," Ayton told reporters. "They believe in me when I'm down there and sealing, and they see me running hard to the rim and crashing; they reward me."
Why the internet is roasting the Lakers’ Deandre Ayton
Deandre Ayton says he's no Clint Capela. He's right, but maybe not for the reason he thinks. Luiza Moraes / Getty Images
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“They’re trying to make me Clint Capela. I’m not no Clint Capela!”
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Clint Capela hits back at Deandre Ayton after Lakers center's comments
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton raised eyebrows this week when he was heard saying in the Lakers locker room his team is "trying to make me Clint Capela."
The Houston Rockets center took a playful shot at Ayton Thursday night via his Instagram story. Sharing an ESPN post that contained Ayton's comments, Capela wrote "U got 2 of the best floor general in the game my dawg Lockinnn" and included two crying from laughter emojis.
Capela's comments went up roughly around the time when the Lakers' game against the Suns was concluding. Los Angeles lost a heartbreaker, 113-110, as Phoenix's Royce O'Neale hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds. Ayton struggled mightily in the contest.
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