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Giannis, Chris Paul, Luka top the NBA Player Pyramid

Nick Wright delves into his "Player Pyramid" of the best NBA players based on their postseason performance thus far.

MAY 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Giannis, Chris Paul, Luka top the NBA Player Pyramid

Suns vs. Mavericks Game 1 Postgame Media Availability: Williams, Booker, Paul, and Ayton

MAY 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Paces Phoenix with 25 points Ayton had 25 points (12-20 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and one block over 33 minutes during Monday's 121-114 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact All five Suns starters finished with double-digit scoring, and Ayton led the way with his second-highest point total of the postseason. The big man also tied for the team lead with 20 field-goal attempts and didn't commit a single turnover in his 33 minutes of court time. Ayton has logged five performances of 20-plus points in the playoffs thus far following a regular season during which he averaged 17.2 points per game.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton (25 PTS) Dominates Round 2 Game 1 vs. Dallas Mavericks ' Phoenix Suns

MAY 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Suns overcome Dončić's 45, take Game 1 over Mavs

Despite a huge night from Luka Dončić, the Suns earned a wire-to-wire win over Dallas in their second-round series.

MAY 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Suns overcome Dončić's 45, take Game 1 over Mavs

Why the Phoenix Suns can be forgiven for drafting DeAndre Ayton over Luka Doncic From the ’18 NBA Draft, Luka Doncic is the best player but Suns’ DeAndre Ayton will be the difference

MAY 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Did Suns make the right pick with Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic? 2018 NBA Draft decision looms large in 2022 playoffs With the Suns and Mavs set to face each other in the Western Conference Semifinals, it's time to revisit the 2018 NBA Draft and try to figur...

MAY 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Did Chris Paul have greatest shooting night in NBA playoff history?

Chris Paul didn't miss a single shot en route to scoring 33 points and leading the Suns to a series win over the Pelicans.

APRIL 29, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Did Chris Paul have greatest shooting night in NBA playoff history?

Hits for 22 in Thursday's win Ayton accumulated 22 points (10-12 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Thursday's 115-109 win over the Pelicans.

Impact It was the fourth time in six games against the Pels that Ayton scored more than 20 points. The fourth-year center averaged 20.5 points, 9.8 boards, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in the first round, and he'll take plenty of momentum into a second-round clash with the Mavericks beginning Monday in Phoenix.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suns vs. Pelicans Game 5 Postgame Media Availability: Williams, Paul, Bridges, and Ayton

APRIL 27, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Near double-double in win Ayton recorded 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in the 112-97 win over New Orleans on Tuesday.

Impact Ayton fell one rebound shy of what would have been his second double-double of the series and 32nd of the season. The fourth-year big man is still up to 20.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per contest through the first five games of the series.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores efficient 23, Suns fall Ayton had 23 points (11-14 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 118-103 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact After going for 28 points and 17 boards in Game 3, Ayton had another efficient night on the offensive end, going 11-of-14 from the field to help counteract a strong effort from Jonas Valanciunas (26 points, 15 boards). For the series, Ayton is up to 20.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 0.8 steals per game. He's drawn only five total free throw attempts in 135 minutes, however.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will the real Deandre Ayton stand up in the Pelicans series? Or has he already? Which Deandre Ayton will show up in Game 4 of Pelicans series?

APRIL 24, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Grabs 17 boards Ayton logged 28 points (13-20 FG, 1-1 3PT, 1-1 FT), 17 rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block during Friday's 114-111 win over New Orleans.

Impact Ayton recorded his third-highest rebound total of the season to help the Suns steal Game 3 on the road. With Devin Booker being ruled out with a hamstring injury, Phoenix's offense was heavily reliant on Ayton, as he scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suns vs Pelicans Game 3 Postgame Media Availability: Williams, Paul, McGee and Ayton

APRIL 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE

How will Devin Booker's potential absence affect Suns?

Devin Booker went down with a hamstring injury during the Suns' Game 2 loss. How much will this impact their chances to win?

APRIL 20, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

How will Devin Booker's potential absence affect Suns?

Fails to gain traction inside Ayton contributed 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and four assists over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 125-114 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Although Ayton came close to a double-double, his scoring took a serious dive from Game 1, when he finished with 21 points. When Ayton and Cameron Johnson share the court, Ayton's output tends to take a tumble, and that was especially true in the fourth quarter, when Johnson had a much better showing overall.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Behind Deandre Ayton's Desire to Dominate the NBA Playoffs The Suns’ center wants to wash the bad taste of last year’s NBA Finals loss out his mouth.

APRIL 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Deandre Ayton Drops 21 Points in the Playoff Victory Against the New Orleans Pelicans ' Phoenix Suns

APRIL 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Deandre Ayton addresses shoulder hit from Pelicans rookie Herb Jones Suns big Deandre Ayton took shoulder from Pelicans rookie Herbert Jones to his jaw in the fourth quarter of Phoenix's Game 1 win over New Or...

APRIL 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Suns vs Pelicans Game 1 Postgame Media Availability: Williams, Booker, Paul, and Ayton

APRIL 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Deandre Ayton on Suns focused on cardiovascular training at practice week before playoffs The Suns’ starting center discussed how they focused on scrimmaging and less weight training as they awaited their playoff eighth seed oppon...

APRIL 17, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

'Big dog off the lease': Suns big Deandre Ayton's role in pregame show Deandre Ayton talks about his role in the Phoenix Suns pregame ritual.

APRIL 15, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phoenix Suns resting Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and Chris Paul for regular season finale With the No. 1 overall seed secure, Phoenix Suns are resting Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and Chris Paul for regular season fina...

APRIL 10, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Resting Sunday Ayton will be rested for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Impact Ayton, Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Jae Crowder will all be rested as the Suns finish out their regular-season schedule. Expect JaVale McGee to be the fill-in starter at center.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Giannis, Chris Paul, Luka top the NBA Player Pyramid

Suns overcome Dončić's 45, take Game 1 over Mavs

Did Chris Paul have greatest shooting night in NBA playoff history?

How will Devin Booker's potential absence affect Suns?