The Los Angeles Lakers were rolling in the immediate aftermath of their trade deadline acquisition of Luke Dončić, as the team pulled off an eight-game winning streak prior to LeBron James suffering an unfortunate groin injury against the Boston Celtics on March 8.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 37 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled 32 points, two rebounds and one assist. Knecht converted 13-of-27 field goal attempts, 5-of-13 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.