Dalton Knecht Stats Tonight: Lakers rookie ends 3-point shooting slump in loss vs. Pistons (Dec. 23)

Dalton Knecht made a notable impact off the bench during the Lakers' matchup against the Detroit Pistons at the Crypto.com Arena on Monday. After sitting out the first quarter, coach JJ Redick called on the former Tennessee standout in the second quarter and Knecht quickly made his presence felt.

Despite being in a recent shooting slump, the young forward confidently drained his first 3-point attempt, earning cheers from the Lakers faithful. Knecht showed great energy on both ends of the floor, contributing crucial rebounds and staying active on the glass.

Later in the quarter, the rookie showcased his aggression with a strong move in the paint for a layup attempt. Though he was fouled on the play, Knecht stepped up to the free-throw line and calmly sank both shots. Knecht displayed his versatility by confidently rising up and sinking a smooth 17-foot jumper.

The Lakers rookie logged 8:16 minutes in the first quarter, delivering an efficient performance with seven points on a perfect 2 of 2 shooting, including 1 of 1 from beyond the arc. He also contributed two rebounds and one assist.

Similar to the first quarter, Dalton Knecht remained on the bench during the third quarter but was called upon for crucial minutes in the final period as the Lakers faced a double-digit deficit.

The rookie appeared hesitant at times when the ball came his way, struggling to find his rhythm. He took two shot attempts in the quarter, including one from beyond the arc, but was unable to convert either.

Knecht ended the game with seven points on 2 of 4 shooting, including 1 of 2 from 3-point range in 15:40 minutes. He also recorded two rebounds, one assist and shot 2 of 2 from the free throw line while finishing with a plus/minus of -10.

Dalton Knecht ends shooting slump

Dalton Knecht finally ended his 3-point shooting slump by sinking his first attempt of the night against the Detroit Pistons. The Lakers forward had gone five games without hitting a 3-pointer, missing all 10 attempts during that stretch.

This season, Knecht has taken 137 shots from beyond the arc, connecting on 51 of them. The rookie started the season with an impressive shooting streak, even earning a spot in the starting lineup.

However, his recent shooting struggles contributed to his removal from the starting five and his poor returns have also had a noticeable impact on the Lakers' overall performance.