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Deandre Ayton’s 7-for-7, Turnover-Free Double-Double Lifts Lakers Over 76ers

Coach JJ Redick credited Ayton's second-half defense despite the center's playful pushback.

Overview

  • Los Angeles beat Philadelphia 112-108 on the road to move to 17-6 and remain second in the Western Conference.
  • Ayton posted 14 points and 12 rebounds on perfect 7-of-7 shooting with zero turnovers.
  • It was cited as the first time a Lakers starter recorded a double-double without a miss or a turnover.
  • Redick said Ayton led the second-half effort defensively, highlighting disruptive drop coverage, loose-ball hustle, blocks and switches onto Tyrese Maxey.
  • Ayton joked that he didn’t know what he did defensively and said he just did his job, also praising LeBron James’ go-ahead three in the fourth quarter.