The Trail Blazers defeated the Lakers 122-108 in an away game. After the game, Trail Blazers player Klingen was interviewed.

Talking about Ayton, he said: "It feels great. You know, I like Ayton very much. He helped me a lot in my rookie season and helped me adapt to this league. I have a lot of respect for him and I am very grateful to him. So it feels really good to be on the court against him tonight. "

" Before the game, he said, "How are you doing?" But we talked for a few minutes after the game. You know, like I said before, he was my big brother when I first entered the league. You know, he taught me a lot. , We have often faced each other in training before, but when we actually play against each other in official games, it is still different. This feeling is great. Ayton mainly taught me rebounding skills and how to move and position. You know, he always reminds me to actively play fast breaks and maintain good physical condition. In addition, communication is also very important, and Ayton is very good at communicating on the court. These are the key things he taught me. "

In this game, Klingen played 26 minutes, making 8 of 12 shots, 0 of 3 three-pointers, 16 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks.