Milwaukee (37-28) defeated Los Angeles (40-24), 126-106, Thursday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled 10 points, five rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes for the Lakers. He converted 4-of-7 field goal attempts and 2-of-4 three-point attempts.
LeBron James did not play for the Lakers due to a groin injury.
Luka Doncic also scored 45 points for the Lakers. Los Angeles will next play Friday at Denver. Tipoff is slated for 9:30 p.m. EDT.
PHOTOS: Dalton Knecht through the years
Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No.