The NBA regular season continued with the Lakers’ 107-96 home win over the SUNS. After the game, Lakers star Luka Doncic spoke to the media about the team’s performance and Hayes’ return.
Doncic said the team knows it has to get better, and getting more physical is key to that. “We realised we had to be more physical and I thought our defence was amazing from start to finish,” he said. Doncic gave high praise to the team’s performance on the defensive end as one of the important factors in the team’s victory.
When it comes to Hayes’ return, Doncic is full of praise. “You can see the difference he makes. He was a great help to me, but he was a great help to the team and we miss him.”
Also, when asked if he has a second personality when playing on the court that is different from his life, Doncic replied: “Basketball is what I do. It makes my blood boil and makes me feel happy. There’s a clear difference between who I am on the court and who I am in life.” Doncic’s words reveal his love and dedication to basketball and also show his focus and fighting spirit on the court.
Overall, Doncic was pleased with the team’s performance and welcomed the return of Hayes. He believes that as long as the team continues to maintain this kind of hard work and fighting spirit, it will achieve better results in the future.
