Ayton amassed 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and a steal in Monday's 118-100 victory over New Orleans.
Ayton has now put up a double-double in all but one game this season and averages 14.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks across 31.6 minutes. He is shooting 50.5 percent from the field, which includes a 44.4 percent mark on nine three-point attempts. The volume from deep is a new part of Ayton's game, as he has never attempted more than 24 triples in an entire regular season.