Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht Shines with Record-Tying 3-Point Performance
Dalton Knecht scores a career-high 37 points, tying the NBA rookie record with nine 3-pointers, as the Lakers secure their sixth consecutive win.
- Dalton Knecht tied the NBA rookie record for most 3-pointers in a game, hitting nine in the Lakers' 124-118 victory over the Utah Jazz.
- The 23-year-old rookie scored 21 points in the third quarter alone, including 22 consecutive points spanning the third and fourth quarters.
- Knecht has excelled since being moved into the starting lineup, averaging 24.3 points per game and shooting 67.8% from beyond the arc over the last four games.
- LeBron James praised Knecht’s performance and criticized the 16 teams that passed on him in the draft, calling him a steal for the Lakers at the 17th pick.
- The Lakers remain unbeaten at home this season (7-0) and have extended their winning streak to six games, their longest since February 2021.
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