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Yahoo
27-04-2025
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Dalton Knecht starts for Lakers in regular-season finale at Portland
Portland (36-46) defeated Los Angeles (50-32), 109-81, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, the final day of the 2024-25 regular season. Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 37 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled 27 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Knecht converted 9-of-21 field goal attempts, 5-of-12 three-point attempts and 4-of-4 free throw attempts. Advertisement Los Angeles, which is a No. 3 seed in the NBA Western Conference playoffs, did not play its starters at Portland. LeBron James was inactive and Luca Doncic missed the game due to injury or illness. The Lakers will next play No. 6 seed Minnesota in the first round of the playoffs. Game No. 1 is slated for Saturday. Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT at Arena in Los Angeles, California. ABC will televise the contest. Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17) by Los Angeles. He was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. Advertisement During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history. Knecht was named SEC Player of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year and won the Julius Erving Award. THIS 5 Min Quiz Tells You What Your Body Actually Needs To Lose WeightGet started with Noom todayNoom| SponsoredLearn More I tried Honeylove's Crossover Bra. Here's What happenedHoneylove| SponsoredLearn More This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Dalton Knecht by the numbers for Lakers versus Portland
Yahoo
20-04-2025
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Dalton Knecht makes NBA playoff debut with Lakers
The Lakers competed in their first NBA playoff game on Saturday following the 2024-25 regular season. Minnesota defeated Los Angeles, 117-95, in game No. 1 at Arena in Los Angeles, California. Former Vol Dalton Knecht played three minutes for the Lakers. He recorded five points and three rebounds. Knecht converted 2-of-4 field goal attempts and 1-of-3 three-point attempts in his first career NBA playoff game. Advertisement Luka Doncic scored 37 points and LeBron James totaled 19 points for the Lakers. Game No. 2 of the best-of-seven first-round series will take place Tuesday at 10 p.m. EDT (TNT). Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17) by Los Angeles. He was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history. Knecht was named SEC Player of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year and won the Julius Erving Award. This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Former Vol Dalton Knecht makes NBA playoff debut with Lakers
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dalton Knecht starts for Lakers in regular-season finale at Portland
Dalton Knecht starts for Lakers in regular-season finale at Portland Portland (36-46) defeated Los Angeles (50-32), 109-81, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, the final day of the 2024-25 regular season. Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 37 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled 27 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Knecht converted 9-of-21 field goal attempts, 5-of-12 three-point attempts and 4-of-4 free throw attempts. Los Angeles, which is a No. 3 seed in the NBA Western Conference playoffs, did not play its starters at Portland. LeBron James was inactive and Luca Doncic missed the game due to injury or illness. The Lakers will next play No. 6 seed Minnesota in the first round of the playoffs. Game No. 1 is slated for Saturday. Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT at Arena in Los Angeles, California. ABC will televise the contest. Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17) by Los Angeles. He was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history. Knecht was named SEC Player of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year and won the Julius Erving Award. THIS 5 Min Quiz Tells You What Your Body Actually Needs To Lose WeightGet started with Noom todayNoom| SponsoredLearn More I tried Honeylove's Crossover Bra. Here's What happenedHoneylove| SponsoredLearn More
USA Today
27-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dalton Knecht by the numbers in Lakers' win at Indiana
Dalton Knecht by the numbers in Lakers' win at Indiana Los Angeles (44-28) defeated Indiana (42-30), 120-119, on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Former Vol Dalton Knecht played five minutes for the Lakers. He recorded three points and one rebound. Knecht converted 1-of-1 three-point attempts against the Pacers. Luka Doncic led the Lakers in scoring with 34 points. LeBron James also scored 13 points and won the game for Los Angeles with a tip shot at the buzzer. PHOTOS: Dalton Knecht through the years Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by the Lakers. He was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history. Knecht was named SEC Player of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year and won the Julius Erving Award.
USA Today
25-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dalton Knecht by the numbers for Lakers at Orlando
Dalton Knecht by the numbers for Lakers at Orlando Orlando (34-38) defeated Los Angeles (43-28), 118-106, Monday at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Former Vol Dalton Knecht played five minutes for the Lakers. He totaled three points and converted 1-of-1 three-point attempts. Knecht also committed one personal foul. Luka Doncic led the Lakers in scoring with 32 points, while LeBron James scored 24 points. Los Angeles will next play Wednesday at Indiana. Tipoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ESPN. PHOTOS: Dalton Knecht through the years Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by the Lakers. He was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history. Knecht was named SEC Player of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year and won the Julius Erving Award.
