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ESPN announcers drag Deandre Ayton's pathetic rebounding effort vs. Thunder
TL;DR
Deandre Ayton's rebounding performance was criticized during the Lakers' playoff game against the Thunder, where he recorded only one defensive rebound. The ESPN announcers highlighted his struggles as the Lakers fell into an 0-3 series deficit.
Key points
- Deandre Ayton criticized for rebounding performance
- Lakers down 0-3 in playoff series against Thunder
- ESPN announcers highlighted Ayton's struggles
Deandre AytonLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Deandre Ayton's effort has been called into question in a playoff series his team is getting run off the floor. Sound familiar?
Ayton is no longer with the Phoenix Suns, but the same old narrative about him resurfaced Saturday as his Los Angeles Lakers fell into an 0-3 hole against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game he finished with one defensive rebound. During one Thunder possession in the fourth quarter, where the Lakers couldn't secure a board, the ESPN broadcast crew took aim.
"Boy, Ayton can not get a defensive rebound," Dave Pasch said after the first Thunder miss. "He's around the ball so much but just doesn't come down with it."
Doris Burke continued the Ayton criticisms after the second Thunder miss:
"This is what drives you mad if you're JJ Redick. And it's why we have thought he has called the numbers of different bigs in this matchup. ... You better bring a higher degree of intensity and physicality."
By that point, Redick was already visibly frustrated by what was happening. But Ayton and the Lakers weren't done giving OKC second chances. The Thunder missed a third shot and secured another offensive rebound on the possession before finally scoring on an and-one layup where you can probably guess you committed the foul... that's right Deandre Ayton.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Deandre Ayton effort called out by ESPN broadcast in Lakers Game 3
Q&A
Why was Deandre Ayton criticized during the Lakers vs. Thunder game?
Deandre Ayton was criticized for his poor rebounding effort, finishing the game with only one defensive rebound while the Lakers struggled to secure boards.
What was the outcome of the Lakers' playoff series against the Thunder?
The Lakers fell into an 0-3 hole in the playoff series against the Thunder, putting them in a difficult position to advance.
Who are the ESPN announcers that commented on Ayton's performance?
ESPN announcers Dave Pasch and Doris Burke commented on Deandre Ayton's rebounding struggles during the game.
