Dalton Knecht played for the Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference playoffs against the Thunder, who won 108-90. Knecht had two minutes of playtime but did not score.
Key points
Dalton Knecht played for the Lakers in Game 1
Thunder won Game 1 108-90
LeBron James scored 27 points for the Lakers
Knecht played two minutes without scoring
Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 24 points
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Dalton Knecht plays for Lakers in Game 1 at Oklahoma City
Former Vol Dalton Knecht played two minutes for Los Angeles in Game 1. He did not convert his only field attempt.
LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring with 27 points, Deandre Ayton was Los Angeles' leader for rebounds (12). Chet Holmgren led the Thunder in scoring with 24 points.
Game 2 between the Lakers and Thunder is scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. EDT at Oklahoma City.
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.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Lakers vs. Thunder Game 1?
The Thunder won Game 1 against the Lakers with a score of 108-90.
How many minutes did Dalton Knecht play in Game 1?
Dalton Knecht played for two minutes in Game 1.
Who led the Lakers in scoring during Game 1?
LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring with 27 points.
What were Dalton Knecht's statistics in Game 1?
Dalton Knecht did not convert his only field attempt and scored no points in Game 1.
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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.
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