Did Dalton Knecht play in Lakers-Rockets Game 5?

No. 5 seed Houston defeated No. 4 seed Los Angeles, 99-93, on Wednesday in Game 5 of the NBA playoffs first round at crypto.

com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles leads the best-of-seven series, 3-2. Former Vol Dalton Knecht did not play for the Lakers due to coach's decision.

LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring with 25 points. He also totaled seven assists, three rebounds and two steals in 39 minutes. Austin Reaves scored 22 points in 34 minutes 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 .