Deandre Ayton taking pride in ‘thankless work’ he does for Lakers

HOUSTON — This is what the Lakers and Deandre Ayton have been building toward all season.

To be at a place where Ayton not only executed the role the Lakers asked of him at a high level but also took pride in it.

The Lakers’ Deandre Ayton, a former No. 1 NBA draft pick, is...