What happened
Walker Kessler made his Lakers preseason debut Tuesday in Las Vegas after missing the first three exhibition games with a left pinky injury, as Los Angeles fell 101-89 to Golden State in its penultimate tune-up.
He posted 11 points, nine rebounds, a block and a steal in 16 first-half minutes, and coach JJ Redick and Austin Reaves said his hard rolling and rebounding created extra space for perimeter shots.
Kessler’s first game gives the Lakers a clearer read on their center rotation before Friday’s preseason finale and next week’s opener. His fit with the first unit still needs more reps, so his role remains something to watch.
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Original reporting: Lakers’ Walker Kessler makes immediate impact by being ‘relentless’ — Yahoo Sports ↗