# Ayton has also played an important role for the Trail Blazers in the frontcourt during this 10-game stretch. He has averaged 15.9 ppg, 10.7 rpg and 1.7 apg while shooting an efficient 57.6 per cent from the field.

The Trail Blazers took a second straight game away from the Suns as Ayton throttled his former team. Now at full health, Portland is feeling the groove with eight wins over its past nine games, and Ayton's four double-doubles have been a key part of the effort.

What stood out in LaVine's debut though was the Kings' turnovers, of which Sabonis had a team-high four. It's to be expected for him and LaVine to take some time to build their chemistry, especially in the pick-and-roll and dribble handoff game.