Dalton Knecht scored a career-high 37 points (21 in the third quarter) with 9 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 124-118 for their sixth straight win.
The Lakers took control with a 23-6 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 25.
Anthony Davis had 26 points (20 in the paint), 14 rebounds and 6 assists on 10 for 15 shooting, and LeBron James added 26 points and 12 assists. The Lakers had 3 20-point scorers. James and Davis set each other up for 7 baskets and 15 points.
For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen had 25 points and 8 rebounds.
The Lakers shot 55.3% from the field and 45.2% from 3 to the Jazz’s 50.0% and 33.3%. The Jazz outscored the Lakers 35-14 off the bench.