11月3日，24直播网报道，著名节目主持人Rachel Nichols在《体育画报》的《The Story》环节中，对湖人队明星球员东契奇在本赛季防守方面的转变进行了深入探讨。
Rachel Nichols强调道：“Throughout the years, my programs have consistently highlighted Luka Doncic's exceptional defensive prowess in the playoffs. It's a trait he has consistently demonstrated with unwavering dedication and focus, particularly when the stakes are at their highest. However, for years, I've longed for the playoff version of Doncic to manifest itself during the month of November. And this season, it seems he has truly delivered.”
在后续的讨论中，Rachel Nichols将话题转向了湖人队与猛龙队的往昔交锋，其中东契奇以45分的高分闪耀全场，这已是他在最近四场比赛中第三次得分突破40分大关。她强调道：“然而，对我来说，更具意义的统计数据出现在比赛的另一端。他不仅抢下了15个防守篮板，还贡献了5次抢断，并成功制造了3次进攻犯规。自联盟十多年前开始记录此类数据以来，尚无任何球员能在一场比赛中同时实现5次抢断和3次进攻犯规的壮举。换言之，东契奇一人便迫使猛龙队出现了8次失误。”