Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton didn't join the team's second-half matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.
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Ayton reportedly remained in the Lakers' locker room after sustaining a left eye injury late in the second quarter. The full details of what happened are yet to be revealed.
The center is now questionable to return
With Ayton still out, Jaxson Hayes started for the Lakers after halftime. Drew Timme is also expected to step up.
Ayton tallied four points and eight boards in 15 minutes before the injury announcement.
Averaging 14.2 points and 8.8 boards per game this season, Ayton was coming off a perfect 25-point, 13-rebound performance against the Toronto Raptors in the Lakers' 110-93 Sunday win.
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