Dalton Knecht scores 20 in a row! What is the most consecutive NBA points scored in a game?

The coming season is difficult to predict for the Los Angeles Lakers. They still have LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the roster. If we ignore their physical issues, which is particularly challenging with Davis, a team with these two healthy players should have one clear goal: compete with the best. However, there was a change of coach and far fewer new faces than would have been ideal. In fact, the summer was rather disappointing for the purple and gold fan base I feel like the team hasn’t taken a clear step forward compared to last season.

Dalton Knecht shines for the Lakers

However, this relatively unchanged status quo has been disrupted in recent months by one name in particular: Bronny James. LeBron’s son, drafted 55th overall, expressed concerns during the preseason about whether he was ready for the NBA at this point in his career. The preseason and the games played out against this backdrop Another newcomer was quietly gaining attention… until he made a big impression today.

Dalton Knecht, the 17th overall pick, shone with an amazing performance in the preseason game against Phoenix last night: 35 points on 8/13 three-point shots, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 32 minutes of play. On the surface, these numbers are outstanding. But upon closer inspection, its impact was extraordinary. Knecht scored 20 of the Lakers’ final 22 points and 25 of his 35 points came in the fourth quarter and overtime. He forced overtime with a three-pointer against Bol Bol (who is 6-foot-2) and then scored 13 of the Lakers’ 15 points in overtime, including 3/4 from long range. He even blocked a shot and converted it into a quick attack to seal the game (122-128).

It was a performance that galvanized his teammates, with LeBron mimicking shooting imaginary shots into the air, with his new teammate sinking every three-pointer, as the crowd at the Footprint Center in Phoenix watched in disbelief, hard to imagine a newcomer to the league dismantling them in such a way.

It wasn’t the first time in recent days that Knecht demonstrated his potential. His greatest asset? A remarkable ability to score from distance. On Wednesday he scored 19 points in 21 minutes against the Warriors, and in the first preseason game against the Wolves he scored 16 points in 25 minutes. So far this preseason, he is averaging 18 points, 3.6 three-pointers on 36% shooting, 4.2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.2 steals per game. If he can maintain similar numbers during the regular season, he will have plenty of time on the court.

Although Knecht was projected as a top-10 pick in that draft due to his shooting ability, his concerns slid him down to 17th, where the Lakers eagerly selected him because they were desperate to shoot from the outside. His arrival in the league at 23 and his defensive deficiencies worked against him in the draft. Teams tend to prefer younger players with perceived higher growth potential. However, Knecht is proving that he is already ready to play in the NBA even if his ceiling doesn’t rise dramatically. He has also shown signs of working on his defensive deficiencies. who were initially seen as his Achilles heel during these preseason games.

Who scored the most consecutive NBA points in a single game?

To be honest, the answer to this question was harder to find than most others. However, looking through the archives, it appears that the most consecutive points scored by a player in an NBA game. Remember that this is the case in official matches and not in pre-season. Legend has it that Wilt Chamberlain left us in 1999 at the age of just 63. He thrilled the crowd with this during a game on February 17, 1962, when he played for the Philadelphia Warriors.

Another thanks on this front goes to Devin Bookerwho scored 28 consecutive points for the Phoenix Suns against the Boston Celtics on March 24, 2017. This incredible performance was part of his career-high 70 point performance in that game. As you would expect, both LeBron James and Michael Jordan were also in the upper 20s.