The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference playoffs. Dalton Knecht played two minutes, scoring two points and grabbing one rebound.
Dalton Knecht by the numbers in Lakers-Thunder Game 2
Oklahoma City defeated the Lakers, 125-107, in Game 2 of a best-of-seven series in the NBA Western Conference playoffs semifinals on Thursday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Thunder also won Game 1, 108-90.
In Game 2, former Vol Dalton Knecht played two minutes for Los Angeles. He totaled two points and one rebound. Knecht converted his only field goal attempt.
Austin Reaves led the Lakers in scoring with 31 points, while LeBron James scored 23 points.
Game 3 between the Lakers and Thunder is scheduled for Saturday at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT (ABC).
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.
The final score was Oklahoma City Thunder 125, Los Angeles Lakers 107.
Dalton Knecht played two minutes, scoring two points and recording one rebound.
The Thunder won Game 1 against the Lakers with a score of 108-90.
Game 2 was played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee athletic director Danny White speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel greets fans during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with football coach Josh Heupel and women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee basketball coach Alfred Kennedy during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes signs a basketball for a fan during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks with Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White smiles while speaking with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee athletic director Danny White speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel greets fans during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with football coach Josh Heupel and women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee basketball coach Alfred Kennedy during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes signs a basketball for a fan during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks with Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White smiles while speaking with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Dalton Knecht appears in Game 2 for Lakers at Thunder