Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Ties NBA Rookie Record for Most Threes in a Game

Ricardo Sandoval | Nov 20, 2024

Nov 16, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Dalton Knecht was a man on fire on Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz.

Knecht was hot, and even that's an understatement. Knecht finished the game, tying an NBA rookie record for most threes in a game.

9 made threes is a Lakers rookie record

— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) November 20, 2024

Although he tied the overall rookie record, Knecht set the Lakers' rookie record for most threes in a game.

The 23-year-old scored 21 points in the third quarter alone, which led him to tie the NBA record. Knecht scored 18 points in three minutes and, shooting 6-for-6 from the field in that span, and went 3-for-3 from the charity stripe.

He's a look at how it transpired.

DALTON KNECHT IS SCORCHING 🔥🔥

4 triples in a two minute span... LeBron is LOVING IT. 😆 pic.twitter.com/7ACsTcqufj

— NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2024

DALTON KNECHT CAN'T MISS.

His 6th triple in the last 4 minutes of game time... 36 points on NBA League Pass. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rRmYcP0Bgc

— NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2024

DALTON KNECHT DROPPED 21 PTS IN 3RD QUARTER 🤯

BUCKET. pic.twitter.com/BmjX5uqjOu

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 20, 2024

Knecht finished the game with a career-high 37 points, along with nine made threes on 12-for-16 shooting from the field. Knecht also added five rebounds and one steal.

The Lakers earned their sixth consecutive win over the Jazz, improve to a 10-4 record and move to 2-0 in NBA Cup play.