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Lakers visit Jazz for first road game of the season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Lakers visit Jazz for first road game of the season
Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Utah Jazz on Sunday, October 25, 2026, marking their first road game of the season. The Lakers come into the matchup with a 2-0 record, bolstered by Walker Kessler's impressive early performances, averaging 24 points, 8.5 rebounds, and four blocks. Despite the strong start, the Lakers aim to address turnovers after committing 21 in their last game against the Clippers. The game will also serve as Kessler's return to Utah, where both he and coach Will Hardy are familiar with each other’s strategies.

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  • •Lakers visit Utah Jazz for their first road game this season.
  • •Lakers hold a 2-0 record heading into the matchup.
  • •Walker Kessler faces his former team, averaging 24 points in recent games.
  • •Lakers committed 21 turnovers in their last game against the Clippers.
  • •Coaches and players will need to adjust to pressure to protect leads.
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  • 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers at Jazz: What to watch in first road game
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Walker Kessler needed only two games to show how much he could change the Los Angeles Lakers' frontcourt.

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Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersUtah JazzNBABasketball

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