Deandre Ayton is battling left calf soreness and will not take the court for the Portland Trail Blazers. This injury was reported ahead of their upcoming games, and Ayton’s absence has been confirmed by the team.
What It Means
Deandre Ayton has played in 28 games this season, averaging 13.9 points and leading his team with 10.1 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage stands at an impressive 56.9%. The Trail Blazers have averaged 109.2 points per game when Ayton plays, compared to just 106.2 when he is out. Despite his contributions, the team holds a record of 9-19 in games he has played, while they are slightly better at 4-5 in games without him.
