Oklahoma City defeated the Lakers, 125-107, in Game 2 of a best-of-seven series in the NBA Western Conference playoffs semifinals on Thursday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Thunder also won Game 1, 108-90.
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.
Austin Reaves led the Lakers in scoring with 31 points, while LeBron James scored 23 points.
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.
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.
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