Lakers Beat Jazz, Knecht Ties NBA’s Single-Game Rookie Record
Dalton Knecht tied the NBA’s single-game rookie record with nine 3-pointers while scoring a career-high 37 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 124-118 Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory.
Lakers’ Dominant Performance
LeBron James had 26 points and 12 assists, and Anthony Davis had 26 points and 14 rebounds as the Lakers improved to 7-0 at home. Austin Reaves added 17 points for the defending NBA Cup champions, who improved to 2-0 in group play this season.
Jazz’s Struggles Continue
Lauri Markkanen scored 25 points for the Jazz, who have lost three straight. Keyonte George scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, and Collin Sexton added nine of his 19 in the fourth.
Takeaways
Jazz: Another rough night for a rebuilding team, lowlighted by John Collins’ flagrant foul for striking Davis in the groin. The 43-point fourth quarter was impressive, but too late.
Lakers: Knecht has been outstanding since joining the starting lineup four games ago, racking up 24.3 points per game while hitting 21 3-pointers. He has been the catch-and-shoot threat long lacked by James and Davis.
Key Moment
Knecht hit 3-pointers on four consecutive possessions in the third quarter, getting the entire crowd on its feet. He scored 21 points in the third alone. His ninth 3-pointer put LA up by 25 early in the fourth, but he didn’t score again, and Utah trimmed the lead down the stretch.
Key Stat
Knecht tied the single-game rookie 3-pointer record shared by Rodrigue Beaubois (2010), Yogi Ferrell (2017) and Utah’s Keyonte George (2024).
Up Next
Jazz: Visit San Antonio on Thursday to end their four-game trip.
Lakers: Host Orlando on Thursday.
Conclusion
The Lakers’ dominant performance was led by Knecht’s record-breaking night, while the Jazz struggled to keep up despite a strong fourth quarter. The Lakers continue their winning streak, while the Jazz look to bounce back from their three-game losing streak.
FAQs
Q: Who tied the NBA’s single-game rookie record with nine 3-pointers?
A: Dalton Knecht
Q: How many points did Knecht score in the game?
A: 37 points
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: 124-118 in favor of the Lakers
Q: How many consecutive games have the Lakers won?
A: Six
Q: Who did the Lakers host in their next game?
A: Orlando
