{"id":5502,"date":"2024-11-28T08:57:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=5502"},"modified":"2024-11-28T08:57:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:57:51","slug":"dalton-knechts-return-to-starting-lineup-sparks-lakers-119-101-victory-over-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=5502","title":{"rendered":"Dalton Knecht&#8217;s Return to Starting Lineup Sparks Lakers&#8217; 119-101 Victory Over San Antonio.."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail-header--dek\">With LeBron and AD struggling early, rookie Dalton Knecht&#8217;s 20-point performance leads balanced attack as seven Lakers score in double figures during 119-101 victory over Wembanyama&#8217;s Spurs.<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--flexbox\">\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--meta\">\n<div class=\"m-description--list\">\n<p>The Lakers finally solved their third-quarter woes, and rookie Dalton Knecht might be the answer they&#8217;ve been searching for. After being reinserted into the starting lineup, Knecht dropped 20 points in the Lakers&#8217; 119-101 victory over San Antonio, helping Los Angeles overcome early struggles from their superstars.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEwODM1NjY0ODk0MTc1MDU3\/dalton-knecht-and-anthony-davis.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEwODM1NjY0ODk0MTc1MDU3\/dalton-knecht-and-anthony-davis.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEwODM1NjY0ODk0MTc1MDU3\/dalton-knecht-and-anthony-davis.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEwODM1NjY0ODk0MTc1MDU3\/dalton-knecht-and-anthony-davis.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEwODM1NjY0ODk0MTc1MDU3\/dalton-knecht-and-anthony-davis.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEwODM1NjY0ODk0MTc1MDU3\/dalton-knecht-and-anthony-davis.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEwODM1NjY0ODk0MTc1MDU3\/dalton-knecht-and-anthony-davis.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht pushes the ball upcourt.\" width=\"1907\" height=\"1271\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEwODM1NjY0ODk0MTc1MDU3\/dalton-knecht-and-anthony-davis.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht pushes the ball upcourt as forward Anthony Davis trails the play during their game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 19, 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"3\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-02d0f3a35028405d9ff2e9ab534edf34\" data-google-query-id=\"CN2KuPzT_okDFY5awgUdsSQU4A\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/all-lakers_2__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/all-lakers_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/all-lakers_2\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"3\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While\u00a0LeBron James\u00a0(16 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds) and\u00a0Anthony Davis\u00a0(19 points, 14 rebounds) had quiet first halves, the Lakers&#8217; balanced attack proved too much for the Spurs. Seven players hit double figures, with D&#8217;Angelo Russell adding 17 points off the bench and\u00a0Rui Hachimura\u00a0contributing 16 points and five rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>The game&#8217;s turning point came in the third quarter &#8211; typically Los Angeles&#8217;s kryptonite this season. After San Antonio cut the lead to four, Knecht made a play that exemplified his growing impact: dropping in a floater, stealing the ball from\u00a0Victor Wembanyama, and finding Davis for an uncontested dunk to push the lead back to 10.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"3\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-0fb90abf69e24d0bbfba91ef6e0f1999\" data-google-query-id=\"CM7GxP3T_okDFTROwgUdcyoRPQ\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/all-lakers_6__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/all-lakers_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/all-lakers_6\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"7\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s been a rough season for Max, but tonight&#8217;s game was a great reminder of his potential,&#8221; a Lakers source noted, referring to Max Christie&#8217;s spark off the bench (12 points, four rebounds). The second-unit guard&#8217;s energy helped maintain momentum when the starters rested.<\/p>\n<p>Wembanyama showed flashes of his generational talent early, blocking Davis and draining threes en route to 20 points and 10 rebounds. But the Spurs, who had won 14 of 18 third quarters this season, couldn&#8217;t maintain their usual second-half dominance against a rejuvenated Lakers squad.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"3\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-94c236ce4285471abf5a3302b32ea0ab\" data-google-query-id=\"CM_GxP3T_okDFTROwgUdcyoRPQ\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/all-lakers_7__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/all-lakers_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/all-lakers_7\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"8\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The victory snapped a three-game skid for Los Angeles, but more importantly, it validated Redick&#8217;s decision to return Knecht to the starting five. The rookie&#8217;s Rookie of the Year campaign continues to gain steam, and his presence appears to be the missing piece the Lakers needed to balance their attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With LeBron and AD struggling early, rookie Dalton Knecht&#8217;s 20-point performance leads balanced attack as seven Lakers score in double figures during 119-101 victory over Wembanyama&#8217;s Spurs&#8230;. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dalton Knecht&#039;s Return to Starting Lineup Sparks Lakers&#039; 119-101 Victory Over San Antonio.. - 24\/7 News America<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=5502\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Dalton Knecht&#039;s Return to Starting Lineup Sparks Lakers&#039; 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