Ayton: Redick and the coaching staff are always motivating us. This atmosphere is very contagious.

The Lakers defeated the Spurs 118-116. After the game, Lakers center Ayton was interviewed by the media.

Talking about the chemical reaction with the team, Ayton said, "I have to pay tribute to Redick. No matter who is rotating on the court, he and the coaching staff have always inspired us. From the time I joined the team and participated in training camp, from the few months when I trained in the arena in the summer, they have been like this. Redick has never changed from beginning to end. He instills belief in us every day: to have a championship mentality and maintain championship-level competition. Technical condition and championship-level communication and cooperation. This is our motto and our code of conduct. This atmosphere is very contagious. Those teammates who were absent due to injuries are also training hard and making full efforts to recover. After returning to the lineup, they seamlessly connected as if they had never left."

In this game, Ayton made 9 of 13 shots, 4 of 4 free throws, a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds, and scored 1 steal and 2 blocks.