Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht makes history with 9 three-pointers in single-game debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dalton Knecht matched the NBA's single-game rookie record by sinking nine 3-pointers and adding a career-best 37 points as the Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Utah Jazz 124-118 on Tuesday night, securing their sixth straight win.

LeBron James

 had 26 points and 12 assists, and Anthony Davis had 26 points and 14 rebounds as the Lakers improved to 7-0 at home. Austin Reaves added 17 points for the defending NBA Cup champions, who improved to 2-0 in group play this season.

The Lakers hadn’t won six straight games since February 2021, shortly after their championship run in the Florida bubble.

Lauri Markkanen scored 25 points for the Jazz, who have lost three straight. Keyonte George scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, and Collin Sexton added nine of his 19 in the fourth.

Rui Hachimura missed his third straight game with a sprained ankle. Bronny James sat with a bruised heel.