Deandre Ayton returned to Phoenix’s lineup after missing 7 games.
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton returned to action after a seven-game absence Tuesday, scoring 12 points with six rebounds as his team defeated the Brooklyn Nets 121-111 for their 11th straight win.
The Suns (41-9) continued their best start to a season in franchise history and have two double-digit winning streaks this season. They also won 18 games in a row from Oct. 30 to Dec. 2.
Game Recap: Suns 121, Nets 111
Phoenix not only got Ayton back in the mix but also saw starting forward Jae Crowder play as well on Tuesday. He scored three points in 25 minutes (1-for-5 shooting) after missing missing four games because of a wrist injury. However, guards Landry Shamet (right ankle sprain) and Cameron Payne (right wrist sprain) did miss the game against Brooklyn.
Ayton is averaging 16.8 points and 10.8 rebounds this season, his fourth in the NBA. The Suns won all seven games without Ayton to push their league-best record.
