The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 124-118 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night with rookie Dalton Knecht’s electrifying third-quarter performance. His efforts helped the Lakers maintain their perfect record in NBA Cup games.
With this victory, the Lakers improved to 2-0 in the season’s NBA Cup matchups and 10-4 overall, placing them third in the Western Conference standings. On the other hand, the Jazz’s struggles continued, as their 3-11 record kept them anchored at the bottom of the Western Conference.
Dalton Knecht Shines As Lakers Defeat Jazz On A Historic Night
When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Dalton Knecht as the No. 17 overall pick, many analysts called it a steal. Even NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith was excited about the Lakers’ choice. On Tuesday night, Knecht proved the hype was justified with a stunning performance in the Lakers’ 124-118 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Knecht scored 37 points, shooting 9-for-12 from beyond the arc while adding five rebounds. His dominance was evident in the third quarter, where he tallied 21 points.
This performance etched his name in Lakers history as only the fourth player to make nine 3-pointers in a single game, joining the elite company of Kobe Bryant, D’Angelo Russell, and LeBron James. Knecht also became the first rookie this season to achieve such a feat.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis provided strong support in the win. LeBron contributed 26 points and 12 assists, while Davis posted 26 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. Austin Reaves added 17 points, and D’Angelo Russell chipped in with eight.
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Lauri Markkanen led the team on the Jazz’s side with 25 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. Collin Sexton added 19 points and four assists, while Keyonte George and Jordan Clarkson contributed 18 points each in the loss.
The Lakers will face the Orlando Magic on November 21, while the Jazz hope to rebound against the San Antonio Spurs on the same night.
