Walker Kessler makes history in Lakers debut against Warriors

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Walker Kessler makes history in Lakers debut against Warriors
Summary

In his regular-season opener on October 21, Walker Kessler scored 26 points without missing a shot, going 12-for-12 from the field. He also grabbed nine rebounds and blocked two shots, contributing significantly to the Lakers' 127-105 win over the Golden State Warriors. Kessler's performance was historic, making him the second Laker to achieve 12 or more field goals without a miss, a feat last accomplished by Wilt Chamberlain in 1969. Kessler's ten dunks tied for the most in a game by a Laker since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003. His impressive start alleviated some skepticism regarding the Lakers' investment in him, given they traded two first-round picks for his signing.

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  • •Walker Kessler scores 26 points in his Lakers debut.
  • •He goes 12-for-12 from the field, joining Wilt Chamberlain in Lakers history.
  • •Kessler records nine rebounds and two blocks against the Warriors.
  • •His ten dunks are the most by a Laker since 2003.
  • •The Lakers won the game 127-105.
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  • 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Walker Kessler joins Wilt Chamberlain in Lakers record book
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In his Lakers regular-season debut on Wednesday, center Walker Kessler did something that only Wilt Chamberlain has ever done in franchise history.

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