The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, winning the series 4-2. Dalton Knecht played three minutes, recording one rebound and missing a three-point attempt.
Key points
Lakers defeated Rockets 98-78 in Game 6
Lakers won the series 4-2
Dalton Knecht played three minutes
Knecht recorded one rebound
LeBron James scored 28 points
Los Angeles LakersHouston RocketsDalton KnechtLeBron James
Dalton Knecht by the numbers in Lakers-Rockets Game 6
Los Angeles defeated Houston, 98-78, on Friday in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference playoffs first round at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The Lakers won the best-of-seven series, 4-2.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht played three minutes for the Lakers in Game 6. He recorded one rebound and missed his only three-point attempt against the Rockets.
LeBron James led Los Angeles in scoring with 28 points.
Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17) by the Lakers.
He transferred to Tennessee from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes.
During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for a second time in school history.
March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) passes the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Delta Center.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Lakers vs. Rockets Game 6?
The final score was 98-78 in favor of the Los Angeles Lakers.
How did Dalton Knecht perform in Game 6 against the Rockets?
Dalton Knecht played three minutes, recorded one rebound, and missed his only three-point attempt.
Who led the Lakers in scoring during Game 6?
LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring with 28 points.
What was the outcome of the Lakers-Rockets playoff series?
The Lakers won the best-of-seven series 4-2 against the Rockets.
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March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (11) looks to pass as Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) defends during the second half at Delta Center.
March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) plays the ball as Philadelphia 76ers forward Marjon Beauchamp (16) defends during the first half at Delta Center.
March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (20) shoots the ball against Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) during the first half at Delta Center.
March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) looks to pass as Philadelphia 76ers forward Marjon Beauchamp (16) defends during the first half at Delta Center.
March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (20) uses a screen by center Adem Bona (30) to move the ball against Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) during the first half at Delta Center.
March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Delta Center.
March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Delta Center.
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March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) passes the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Delta Center.
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March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Delta Center.
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PHOTOS: Kennedy Chandler debuts with Utah in NBA
March 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Delta Center.
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