Ayton posted 24 points on near-perfect 11-of-12 shooting and seven rebounds while Camara delivered 18 points, 10 rebounds and four steals that led to transition dunks. Ayton had his share of finishes over the top on open lobs against a Suns defense that once again lacked communication on that end.

What stood out in LaVine's debut though was the Kings' turnovers, of which Sabonis had a team-high four. It's to be expected for him and LaVine to take some time to build their chemistry, especially in the pick-and-roll and dribble handoff game.

Ayton won't return to Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a left calf injury. Ayton suffered the non-contact injury in the third quarter and required assistance walking back to the locker room. He finished the game with 10 points (5-9 FG) and one block across 19 minutes.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton has left Monday night’s game at Denver in the third quarter with a left calf injury and will not return. Jerami Grant and Duop Reath helped Ayton exit the court toward the locker room.

P ortland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been diagnosed with a left calf strain, while guard Scoot Henderson has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, the organization

In Monday night’s game between the Blazers and Nuggets, Portland center Deandre Ayton suffered a non-contact injury to his leg. In the third quarter, Ayton grabbed his leg and immediately reacted under the basket after an offensive possession.