Dalton Knecht plays 19 minutes for Lakers against Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City (63-16) defeated Los Angeles (50-29), 123-87, Tuesday at Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Former Vol Dalton Knecht totaled five points and four rebounds in 19 minutes for Los Angeles.

He converted 2-of-6 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 three-point attempts. Rui Hachimura scored 15 points, while Drew Timme totaled 11 points for the Lakers. LeBron James and Luka Doncic were inactive for Los Angeles.

Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17) by the Lakers. He transferred to Tennessee 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.