EL SEGUNDO — Before Dalton Knecht even played his first NBA game, Lakers coach JJ Redick had a message for him – one that Knecht has carried with him since he first shot a basketball and throughout his recent hot streak, including his 37-point performance in Tuesday night’s home win against the Utah Jazz. During his first official practice of the Lakers’ training camp on Oct. … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Dalton Knecht making the most of his shot
Dalton Knecht’s historic 3-point performance fuels Lakers’ win against Jazz
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht takes a 3-point shot during the first half of their NBA Cup Group Play game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Knecht tied an NBA rookie record by making nine 3-point shots on his way to 37 points in a 124-118 win. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Lakers star LeBron James, right, scores in front of Utah Jazz forward/center … [Read more...] about Dalton Knecht’s historic 3-point performance fuels Lakers’ win against Jazz
Lakers hopeful Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes will return within next week
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers were without starting forward Rui Hachimura and backup center Jaxson Hayes for the third and fourth consecutive games, respectively, on Tuesday night, but there is hope they’ll both return within the next week. Hachimura was officially sidelined because of a sprained left ankle – a correction in his injury status after being listed on the injury report … [Read more...] about Lakers hopeful Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes will return within next week
Ducks edge Blackhawks for 3rd consecutive win
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO — The Ducks found some momentum during a back-to-back set on the road. Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, on Tuesday night for their season-high third straight win. Killorn tied it at 2-all on a well-placed backhanded shot 5:10 into the final frame. Then he made a … [Read more...] about Ducks edge Blackhawks for 3rd consecutive win
Kings should be plenty rested for Sabres
With three full days between games, the Kings engaged with the community in their local rinks tour on Sunday before getting down to business on consecutive practice days in advance of Wednesday night’s bout with the Buffalo Sabres. They beat these same Sabres on opening night in Buffalo. That was a largely lackluster performance outside of Anze Kopitar’s third-period hat trick … [Read more...] about Kings should be plenty rested for Sabres