Dalton Knecht Stats Tonight: Lakers rookie's disappointing run continues in LeBron James and Co.'s win vs. Heat (Jan. 15)

Dalton Knecht and the LA Lakers recorded a 117-108 win against the Miami Heat on Wednesday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. As has become customary, coach JJ Redick brought Knecht off the bench, hoping the rookie could provide an offensive spark.

Unfortunately, the former Tennessee standout struggled to find his rhythm, continuing his recent shooting woes. Knecht's offensive struggles persisted as he finished with just two points on 0 of 4 shooting from the field, including 0 of 4 from beyond the arc.

The rookie managed to get on the scoreboard by converting both of his free throw attempts. In 14 minutes, Knecht added two rebounds and one assist, finishing with a plus/minus of -4.

Dalton Knecht through 4 quarters

In the first quarter, Knecht played four minutes but didn’t attempt a shot, although he did record an assist. In the second quarter, Knecht took two attempts from beyond the arc but failed to convert either shot.

By halftime, Knecht remained scoreless, shooting 0 of 2 from the field, including 0 of 2 from 3-point range. He contributed one rebound and one assist in just under eight minutes of play.

Knecht's difficulties carried into the second half, where he missed both of his 3-point attempts, further highlighting his shooting woes.

Despite the rookie's struggles and lack of offensive contribution off the bench, the Lakers rallied to secure a much-needed, confidence-boosting home victory, snapping their three-game losing streak.