Former Tennessee Basketball Star Dalton Knecht Has Career Night For The Los Angeles Lakers

Tennessee basketball alum Dalton Knecht had a career night as the Lakers defeated the Jazz to advance to 2-0 in group cup play.

Caleb Sisk | Nov 20, 2024

Nov 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) react after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Tennessee basketball alum Dalton Knecht had a career night as the Lakers defeated the Jazz to advance to 2-0 in group cup play.

Former Tennessee Volunteer basketball star Dalton Knecht had a historical night on Tuesday night.

Knecht and his Los Angeles Lakers took on the Utah Jazz in their group play game for the Emirates Cup. The Lakers would win 124-118 on the day with Major thanks to Knecht’s showing.

Knecht finished the game with a career-high of 37 points. Similar to his days as a Volunteer many of his points came from behind the arch as he shot 9/12 from 3PT range on the night. He tied the NBA Rookie Record of 9 three-point shots made in a single game.

Knecht finished the day 12-16 from the field and was the Lakers leading scorer. Knecht has been moving up the rankings for the Rookie of the Year award. Knecht and the Lakers are 10-4 so far to start the season as the Lakers have put themself in a position to make a strong case for a NBA finals push.

Knecht started on Tuesday night and will likely continue to start moving forward.