Los Angeles (2-1) defeated Sacramento (0-2), 114-110, on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 18,350 were in attendance for the Lakers' first NBA preseason home game.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht did not play for the Lakers against Sacramento.
"Knecht won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to a contusion, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports," CBS Sports announced. "Knecht is dealing with an undisclosed contusion. His next opportunity to take the floor will come in Tuesday's preseason meeting with the Warriors."
Knecht appeared in Los Angeles' first two preseason games.
On Tuesday at Golden State, he played 22 minutes and recorded 11 points, one rebound and one assist. Knecht also played 12 minutes and totaled
two rebounds and one assist at Sacramento on Monday.
The Lakers will next play Oct. 13 against the Warriors at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT (NBA TV).
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