Dalton Knecht Stats Tonight: How did LA Lakers rookie fare against Pistons? (Nov. 4)

Dalton Knecht of the LA Lakers is one of the top rookies of the young season so far. Knecht earned rotational minutes under coach JJ Redick with an impressive preseason. The Lakers also needed shooting off the bench, which he provides and shoots 34.8% from deep this season.

Knecht did not get a lot of minutes on Monday night, playing in just eight minutes as the Lakers lost to the Detroit Pistons 115-103. He finished with five points on perfect shooting 2-for-2. He didn't get an opportunity to play in the second half as the Lakers were trying to come back from a big deficit.

Anthony Davis had a game-high 37 points plus nine rebounds and four assists, but it wasn't enough to prevent the defeat. LeBron James added 20 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 17 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Here are Dalton Knecht's stats for the game:

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Dalton Knecht	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	8:41	2-2	1-1	0-0	-8

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How did Dalton Knecht fare against the Detroit Pistons?

How did Dalton Knecht fare against the Detroit Pistons? (Photo: IMAGN)

Dalton Knecht didn't start the game for the LA Lakers on Monday night against the Detroit Pistons. Knecht came into the game with 51 seconds remaining in the first quarter, replacing Max Christie. He did not score in the period, with his team down 33-22 after 12 minutes.

In the second quarter, Knecht hit a 3-point shot with his first attempt of the game around the eight-minute mark. He also attacked the basket and got a layup for his fifth point. He was unable to contribute besides scoring as the Pistons lead grew with a 67-53 advantage at the half.

The Detroit Pistons managed to stave off any comeback attempts from the LA Lakers in the second half. Lakers coach JJ Redick didn't put Dalton Knecht back in the game in the final two quarters and went with his starters. They managed to bring it down to five points in the fourth period, but the Pistons made another run.

Knecht made both of his shots in the game although his defense was nearly non-existent when he was in the court. The Pistons increased their lead when the Lakers bench was playing, which highlighted the Purple and Gold's lack of depth.

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What's next for the LA Lakers?

The LA Lakers get a day off due to Election Day and will be back in action on Wednesday at the FedEx Forum against the Memphis Grizzlies. They will then go back home to Los Angeles for a three-game homestand at the Crypto.com Arena.

They welcome the Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors and the Grizzlies before starting their quest to defend the NBA Cup.