In Game 2, former Vol Dalton Knecht played two minutes for Los Angeles. He totaled two points and one rebound. Knecht converted his only field goal attempt.
Game 3 between the Lakers and Thunder is scheduled for Saturday at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT (ABC).
Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17) by the Lakers.
He transferred to Tennessee from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes.
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During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for a second time in school history.
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee athletic director Danny White speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel greets fans during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with football coach Josh Heupel and women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee basketball coach Alfred Kennedy during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes signs a basketball for a fan during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks with Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White smiles while speaking with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee athletic director Danny White speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel greets fans during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with football coach Josh Heupel and women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee basketball coach Alfred Kennedy during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes signs a basketball for a fan during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks with Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White smiles while speaking with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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