Under the eyes of LeBron James, left to rest for the end of the Los Angeles Lakers pre-season, Dalton Knecht, selected in 17th position in the draft in June, took over in spectacular fashion to lead the Californian team to victory, on the night of Thursday to Friday against the Phoenix Suns (128-122 a.p.).
Despite a dominant Anthony Davis (35 points, 10 rebounds), the Lakers were still trailing by five points (106-111) 1’23” from the buzzer. That’s when Dalton Knecht went into Lucky Luke mode, scoring 20 points in a row between the end of the fourth quarter and overtime!
35 points in total, including 13 in overtime
Free throws, long-distance shots, baskets on the counter-attack… The 23-year-old guard did everything in the Suns’ defense to turn this match around, finishing with 35 points on 10 of 18 shots, including 8 of 13 on three points (as well as 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks).
A statistical line to be put into perspective given the particular pre-season context, but a great promise all the same, while the team led by JJ Redick will play a final preparation meeting on the night of Friday to Saturday on the Golden floor. State Warriors, before launching its regular season on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday at home, against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
