The Lakers are down 89-61 at the end of the third quarter, and they're being outrebounded 44-37 and have given up 24 offensive rebounds. Knecht is their leading scorer with 20 points, and he also has eight rebounds.

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As for the Blazers franchise, it would benefit from losing on Sunday. Out are Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams III. Shaedon Sharpe is questionable and Deni Avdija is doubtful.