Brian Windhorst claims that the Lakers' current winning streak is largely due to the addition of Dalton Knecht and the defensive impact of playing Cam Reddish alongside him.

“he doesn't have a good defensive team it's essentially the same roster with the exception of Dalton connect and that difference has made a real difference so basically what Dalton connects Ascension has meant and I mean into the starting lineup not just to be uh a viable you know you know offensive ”