Dalton Knecht can't seem to miss from three-point range en route to tying an NBA rookie record and scoring 37 points as the Lakers defeat the Utah Jazz.
LeBron James stood at midcourt early in the fourth, his hands on his hips while a faint cheer began to echo through the building. “M-V-P. M-V-P.” For 22 seasons, James has been on the court while those letters were shouted at him, the league’s all-time leading scorer, one of its greatest players earning the adoration in buildings all over the league. But increasingly in Los Angeles, those three letters have been aimed at James’ teammates.
And as he shot two free throws early in the fourth, after one heck of a show, the crowd showed their appreciation. The Lakers have won six straight games. The hot shooting came with Knecht in the starting lineup for the third straight game, replacing an injured Rui Hachimura. The Lakers, coach JJ Redick said, are hopeful to have Hachimura and injured center Jaxson Hayes back sometime this week from ankle injuries. Knecht opened the game by hitting a wide-open three in front of the Utah bench.
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