Capela Fires Back at Ayton After Lakers Loss

During a post‑game interview, DeAndre Ayton told reporters the Lakers were trying to make him a “Clint Capela,” a comment that landed him in the spotlight after the team fell 113‑110 to the Phoenix Suns. Ayton finished the game with just 2 points on 1‑of‑3 shooting and 4 rebounds in 23 minutes, a performance that tied his worst plus‑minus of the season.

In contrast, Houston’s Clint Capela posted a brief Instagram story after a 113‑108 victory over the Orlando Magic, where he recorded 4 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks in 7 minutes. The post, which included a laughing emoji, was a quick rebuttal to Ayton’s comparison.