Lakers Triumph in Portland with Starter Dalton Knecht
The Los Angeles Lakers marked a solid victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, winning 123-115 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. This match improved the Lakers’ record to 6-2, while Portland fell to 4-3.
Lakers’ Starters Shine with Dalton Knecht
Dalton Knecht, the former Tennessee player, started for the Lakers and contributed significantly in his 23 minutes on the court. He scored eight points, grabbed four rebounds, and provided one assist, shooting 4-for-7 from the field.
Game Highlights
- Final Score: Lakers 123, Trail Blazers 115
- Top Scorer: Deandre Ayton with 29 points for the Lakers
- Dalton Knecht: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
- Notable Absences: Luka Doncic and LeBron James did not play
Dalton Knecht’s Journey to the Lakers
Knecht was selected by the Lakers as the 17th pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Prior to joining the Lakers, he transferred from Northern Colorado to Tennessee, where he played under head coach Rick Barnes during the 2023-2024 season. In his time at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
He played a pivotal role in leading the Vols to an SEC regular-season championship and their appearance in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the second time in the school’s history.
Upcoming Game
The Lakers are set to face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. The game is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. EST at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, and will be broadcast on ESPN.
