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Capela Fires Back at Ayton After Lakers Loss

Following a 113-110 defeat to the Suns, Lakers center DeAndre Ayton compared himself to Houston’s Clint Capela, prompting Capela to retort on Instagram.

Ayton’s comment, “They’re trying to make me Clint Capela,” came after a 2‑point, 4‑rebound outing in 23 minutes that left the Lakers 24 points behind while he was on the floor. Capela, who logged 4 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks in 7 minutes during a 113‑108 Rockets win, shot back on Instagram, joking about the comparison and highlighting his own defensive impact.