Dalton Knecht Stats Tonight: Rookie delivers excellent performance after replacing LeBron James in starting lineup vs Nets (Mar. 10)

Dalton Knecht and the LA Lakers suffered an 111-108 against the Brooklyn Nets in a regular season game on Monday. With several key players sidelined due to injuries, Knecht was included in the starting lineup alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent and Alex Len.

The Lakers forward put on an impressive all-around performance, hitting key shots at pivotal moments to keep the Lakers in contention. He demonstrated his ability to score at all levels and consistently crashed the boards whenever the opportunity arose.

In the end, Dalton Knecht finished with 19 points, shooting 8 of 18 from the field, including 3 of 9 from beyond the arc. The Lakers rookie also recorded four rebounds and one assist. However, he missed both of his free throw attempts and committed one turnover. Despite these challenges, he posted a plus/minus of +10.

Dalton Knecht through 4 quarters

The rookie wasted no time asserting himself on the offensive end, showing aggression and a willingness to take shots. While he struggled from beyond the arc in the first half, missing all three of his attempts, Knecht managed to sink three baskets inside the arc.

By halftime, Dalton Knecht had accumulated six points on 3 of 9 shooting, including 0 of 3 from 3-point range. He also recorded two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes of play.

The Lakers' rookie was exceptional in the third quarter, delivering a significant offensive spark for the Purple and Gold. The young forward scored eight points in the period, including two crucial 3-pointers, helping the Lakers erase an eight-point deficit and briefly take the lead.

Dalton Knecht nailed another 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, doing his part to keep the Lakers in the game. He finished the final period with five points, but despite his efforts, the Purple and Gold fell short, suffering their second consecutive defeat.