The Los Angeles Lakers opened their NBA preseason with a 127-103 win over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Monday, with former Tennessee Volunteers Cameron Carr and Dalton Knecht both taking the court. Carr led the Lakers’ charge with 19 points in 23 minutes, converting 7 of 13 field goals, including 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, and making both his free throws. He also contributed three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Knecht, also a former Vol, played 12 minutes and added two rebounds and one assist, though he missed his only three-point attempt. The Lakers controlled the game for the majority of the night, leading for 90 percent of the contest and pulling away with a maximum lead of 33 points.
Luka Doncic topped the scoring for Los Angeles with 21 points, adding three assists, two rebounds, and two steals. The team’s dominance was evident throughout, setting the tone early and maintaining a steady advantage.
The game drew a crowd of 15,130 fans at Sacramento’s home arena. After this strong performance, the Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Tuesday, with tipoff scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT and coverage on NBA TV.
The presence of two former Volunteers on the Lakers’ roster reflects the increasing footprint of Tennessee alumni in the NBA, with Carr making a notable impact in his preseason debut. Meanwhile, Knecht’s minutes hint at the Lakers’ interest in developing their young talent as the regular season approaches.
According to Yahoo Sports.