Number one overall pick DeAndre Ayton scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns defeat the Orlando Magic, 71-53, in Las Vegas Summer League at Cox Pavillion on Monday.
Offense never came easily to the Magic, who scored only 24 points in the first half of action. Phoenix had established a double digit lead by the end of the first quarter, and only expanded its advantage from there. Orlando shot just 30.9 percent from the field and hit only three three-pointers in the blowout loss.
Ayton asserted himself in the paint, grabbing five offensive rebounds and shooting 6-of-10 in the win. Third-year big man Dragan Bender added another 11 points, which came on 4-of-10 shooting.
For the Magic, sophomore forward Jonathan Isaac was the only player to score in double figures, as he tallied 10 points on the night. Number six overall pick Mohamed Bamba showcased his defensive prowess, finishing with two steals and five blocked shots.
