Former Tennessee player Dalton Knecht scored eight points in his NBA playoff debut for the Lakers, who lost to the Rockets 115-96 in Game 4. The Lakers still lead the series 3-1.
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Dalton Knecht scored eight points in NBA playoff debut
Lakers lost to Rockets 115-96 in Game 4
DeAndre Ayton led Lakers with 19 points
Lakers still lead series 3-1
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Former Vol scores eight points in NBA playoffs Game 4 for Lakers
No. 5 seed Houston defeated No. 4 seed Los Angeles, 115-96, in the NBA playoffs first round Sunday at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht made his 2026 postseason debut for the Lakers. He totaled eight points and three rebounds in seven minutes. Knecht converted 2-of-3 field goal attempts, 2-of-3 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.
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.
Game 5 of the series is slated for 10 p.m. EDT on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. ESPN will televise the contest.
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.
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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PHOTOS: Kennedy Chandler debuts with Utah in NBA
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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PHOTOS: Kennedy Chandler debuts with Utah in NBA
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.
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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) plays the ball as Philadelphia 76ers forward Marjon Beauchamp (16) defends during the first half at Delta Center.
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PHOTOS: Kennedy Chandler debuts with Utah in NBA
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.
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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) looks to pass as Philadelphia 76ers forward Marjon Beauchamp (16) defends during the first half at Delta Center.
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PHOTOS: Kennedy Chandler debuts with Utah in NBA
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.
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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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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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