Capela Fires Back at Ayton After Lakers Loss

DeAndre Ayton finished the game with just 2 points on 1‑of‑3 shooting, 4 rebounds and a 23‑minute stint that left him with a -24 plus‑minus in the Lakers’ loss to the Suns. The comment came after Ayton said the Lakers were trying to make him a "Clint Capela"‑type player, a remark that drew a quick response from the Houston center.

Capela, who posted on Instagram after a 113‑108 win over the Orlando Magic, highlighted his own stat line of 4 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks in just 7 minutes. He added a playful jab, calling out the game’s floor general and showing his willingness to engage in the banter.