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It was an excellent day for the Los Angeles Lakers and rookie guard Dalton Knecht.
The Lakers earned a 104-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday evening, enhancing to 9-4 on the season.
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The Pelicans had been led by Anthony Davis, who scored 31 factors with 14 rebounds, two steals, one help and one block. LeBron James had 21 factors with seven rebounds and 5 assists however it was Knecht who actually stood out.
The rookie had 27 factors with seven rebounds and two assists and was 10-of-17 on area targets and 5-of-10 from three-point vary.
Tennessee Basketball @Vol_Hoops
DK stays hooping.
27 PTS
5-10 3FG
7 REB
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StatMuse @statmuse
Knecht 4 tonight:
27 PTS
7 REB
2 STL
5 3PThe primary Lakers rookie ever to achieve these numbers in a recreation. pic.twitter.com/zAp8z1H9kv
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Go forward Dalton 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/GjmQe8hghM
Followers took to social media to reward the rookie and his influence on the workforce.
tjproducedit @tjproducedit
A lineup with Dalton Knecht and Vando could be loopy each time Vando come again
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Stay have a look at Dalton Knecht: pic.twitter.com/37343epulb
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Dalton Knecht is a difference-maker. Wants to remain within the beginning 5 and hold getting 30+ MPG.
Ross Kreines @rosskre
Dalton Knecht can shoot the ball however what he additionally does is perceive tips on how to not simply transfer with out the ball however transfer with a objective whether or not that is coming off a display screen or together with his slashing/chopping which ends up in straightforward buckets.Additionally,is aware of his function,performs to his strengths and competes
73-9 and THEY LIED @CuffsTheLegend
Dalton Knecht was BORN TO BE A LAKER!!
The LIGHTS AINT TOO BRIGHT!
Knecht is averaging 7.8 factors, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.8 minutes per recreation however the efficiency on Saturday confirmed that he’s rising right into a larger function with the workforce.
This was the primary time he had scored greater than 20 factors in a recreation and simply the third time that he has scored in double figures. Nevertheless, these three video games have are available his final three video games, so it seems to be like he’s gaining further belief from JJ Redick and the Lakers teaching workers.
He’ll look to proceed constructing on his present path when the Lakers play on Tuesday towards the Utah Jazz.
