What happened
Walker Kessler debuted for Los Angeles in Wednesday’s 127-105 win over Golden State, finishing 12-for-12 from the field for 26 points.
He scored all of his baskets in the restricted area and repeatedly benefited from Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves creating lob chances.
LINEUP CONTEXT
If Kessler keeps finishing at the rim, Los Angeles can keep featuring him as a lob target in its frontcourt actions.
Automated brief based on the linked report. Lineup context is analysis; official starting-five labels come separately from our game data provider.
Original reporting: Walker Kessler delivers big opening night statement in Lakers debut — Yahoo Sports ↗