After missing a string of five games, Deandre Ayton has been on a different level over the past week with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Ayton, who is averaging around 15 points a game this season, has averaged 27.5 points in the Blazers past five games. This includes three 30+ nights.
Also, on the board, Ayton has averaged 14.5 rebounds per game in this span.
In response to this recent breakout performance, Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups noted that they have “unlocked him.”
"We've unlocked him and we're getting the best version of him.