The Utah Jazz faced another defeat, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers 118-124, marking their third consecutive loss and leaving them winless in the NBA Cup's group stage.

Dalton Knecht shone for the Lakers, scoring a career-high 37 points, showcasing his shooting prowess with 9-12 from three-point range. His performance drew praise from LeBron James, who expressed surprise at Knecht's availability during the draft.

Knecht's strong start to his rookie season raises questions for the Jazz, who passed on him for Cody Williams in the draft.