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Ayton has 29 points, 21 rebounds as Suns edge Jazz 113-112 – Cache Valley Daily

Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) gets fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX (AP) — There was much debate during the NBA offseason about whether Deandre Ayton was worth a max contract. On nights like Saturday, the answer is a resounding yes. Ayton notched season highs with 29 points and 21 rebounds, Devin Booker added 27 points and the Phoenix Suns held on for a hard-fought 113-112 win over the Utah Jazz. The Jazz led 81-78 after three quarters, but the Suns pushed ahead 99-93 by midway through the fourth. The game remained tight through the final minutes, but Phoenix never lost the lead. On top of Ayton’s scoring and rebounding, he also had a crucial steal in the final minutes that helped thwart a final Jazz rally. “I don’t know what he ate for Thanksgiving,” Booker said. “I should have been over there.” Ayton grabbed his 21st rebound of the game on the final possession, securing Booker’s miss off a 3-pointer to keep the Jazz from a final possession. Ayton signed a four-year, $133 million deal during the offseason

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