Knecht's 37 Points, Nine Threes Lift Lakers to Sixth Straight Win Over Jazz 124-118

Nov 20, 2024, 05:30 AM

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht delivered a remarkable performance, scoring a career-high 37 points on 12-of-16 shooting, including 9-of-12 from three-point range, tying the NBA rookie record for most three-pointers in a game. Knecht's nine three-pointers also set a new Lakers rookie record. He scored 21 points in the third quarter alone, hitting six three-pointers during that period, and at one point scored 22 consecutive points for the Lakers. His efforts led the Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Utah Jazz, improving their record to 10-4 and maintaining their undefeated home record at 7-0. The Lakers are now 2-0 in NBA Cup play and have won their sixth consecutive game. Anthony Davis contributed 26 points and 14 rebounds, while LeBron James added 26 points and 12 assists.