Dalton Knecht Stats Tonight: Lakers sharpshooter flops in front of JJ Redick and wastes golden chance to make an impression (July 14)

Dalton Knecht took the floor for the LA Lakers during their NBA Summer League matchup against the LA Clippers at the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday. The arena was brimming with star power as Lakers head coach JJ Redick, LeBron James, Deandre Ayton, Austin Reaves, Jared Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes were all in attendance to catch the action.

The Lakers sharpshooter squandered a prime opportunity to impress with coach JJ Redick observing from the sidelines. His cold shooting night contributed heavily to the team’s disappointing 67-58 loss.

Dalton Knecht finished with eight points on 3-of-15 shooting, including 1-of-8 from deep, and 1-of-4 from the free-throw line. He also recorded seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes. The young forward committed two turnovers and finished with a -13 rating.

Dalton Knecht through four quarters vs. LA Clippers

Knecht returned to action after one game absence and started alongside Bronny James, Cole Swider, Christian Koloko and DJ Steward. The former Tennessee standout got off to a slow start, going without a shot attempt in the game’s first five minutes. His first attempt came midway through the first quarter, a 3-pointer that failed to connect.

Dalton Knecht endured a tough first quarter, missing his lone 3-point attempt and surprisingly bricking both of his free-throw shots. In eight minutes, he managed just one rebound and posted a -9 plus-minus on the floor.

In the second quarter, Knecht tried to shoot his way out of a slump, but continued to struggle, missing several shots before finally connecting on a 3-pointer. He took six shots in the period, converting two of them and his increased aggression also earned him a pair of trips to the free-throw line.

At half time, Knecht had six points on 2-of-7 shooting, including 1-of-4 from 3-point range, and 1-of-4 from the free-throw line. He also recorded three rebounds and one turnover in 14 minutes.

Dalton Knecht continued to fire away but couldn’t find his rhythm against the Clippers. In the second half, he took eight shots and converted just one as the Lakers ultimately fell short in the game.