11月3日，24直播网报道，NBA常规赛中，湖人队以138比117的比分力克热火队。比赛结束后，前湖人队球员罗伯特·霍里在《Access SportsNet Lakers》电视节目中，对湖人队在内线领域的卓越表现发表了评论。
采访者提问：“在半场战罢时，洛杉矶湖人仅以7分的微弱优势领先，而双方在上半场均展现出出色的三分投射能力。然而，随着比赛的深入，湖人在第三节显著提升了防守强度，借助抢断与快速反击，成功将领先优势扩展至21分。您对他们在下半场所作出的调整有何看法？”
霍里透露：“在关键时刻，中场休息成为调整战术和深入分析对手的有利时机。观察湖人队在中场休息后展现出的变化，显而易见。热火队员对凯斯勒在内线的严密防守心生畏惧。这使得湖人得以在外围施加更多压力，借助凯斯勒封锁禁区的强大能力。他在协助防守和及时补位方面表现出色。”
Moreover, the Lakers exerted vigorous defense in the second half, disrupting their opponents' shooting attempts. This aggressive physical play made it uncomfortable for the opposition, compelling them to frequently switch the ball possession. Above all, it thwarted their easy penetration to the basket. Had you queried me before the game regarding which team would score more inside, I would have likely predicted the Heat, given their possession of Adebayo and Giannis. However, it was the Lakers who ultimately secured a 60-38 advantage in the paint versus the Heat.