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Dalton Knecht, Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs
TL;DR
The Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers from the NBA playoffs with a 115-110 victory in Game 4, completing a 4-0 series sweep. Dalton Knecht did not participate in the final game due to a coach's decision.
Key points
- Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Los Angeles Lakers 115-110
- Thunder completed a 4-0 series sweep
- Dalton Knecht did not play in Game 4
- LeBron James scored 24 points for the Lakers
- Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 27 points
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Dalton Knecht, Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs
No. 1 seed Oklahoma City defeated the No. 4 seed Lakers, 115-110, in Game 4 of a best-of-seven series in the NBA Western Conference playoffs semifinals on Monday at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
The Thunder completed a series sweep against Los Angeles, 4-0.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht did not play for the Lakers in the series finale due to a coach's decision. LeBron James played 40 minutes and scored 24 points for Los Angeles. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 27 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.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Lakers vs Thunder Game 4?
The final score was 115-110 in favor of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
How did Dalton Knecht perform in the Lakers playoff series?
Dalton Knecht did not play in the series finale against the Thunder due to a coach's decision.
Who led the Lakers in scoring during their final playoff game?
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 27 points in their final playoff game.
