How did the Suns do so well early in the season when Ayton was out Part of the reason is they obliterated teams by drawing offensive fouls. Here's a clinic against Atlanta.

Lu Dort gets 3 quick fouls early in the 2nd half putting him in foul trouble 4 foulsHacks Ayton and grabs LeBron in two different instancesHe also hit a 3Gets subbed out

Jabari Smith Jr pushes Deandre Ayton away which helps Ayton to go around Alperen Sengun not boxing out for the easy putback lay-in with a replayIt seems Ime Udoka has some words for both

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses a shot while attempting to draw a foul and Deandre Ayton with a nice pass to LeBron James for the fastbreak dunk with replays12 early points for LeBron

A wild possession by the Lakers end with Tari Eason's 5th foul as Austin Reaves misses two pullup 3s Ayton grabs both offensive boards then Ayton fumbles the behind the back pass by Reaves and LeBron James gets fouled on the drive

Deandre Ayton full highlights vs Houston Rockets tonight 93-99 L - Game 5 - First Round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs18 Points on 914 FG 643 17 Rebounds 10 Off Rebs 2 Blocks 1 TOV 3 PF and a - of 2 in 3811 minutes played

Jabari Smith Jr with a great block on Deandre Ayton's dunk attempt with replays And Austin Reaves finds Ayton for the easy 2 shortly after