Walker Kessler shines in Lakers preseason loss to Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Walker Kessler made his Lakers debut, scoring 11 points as Los Angeles fell 101-89 to the Golden State Warriors in a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday. Kessler, alongside Austin Reaves who led the team with 28 points, showcased his skills on both ends of the court. Luka Doncic did not play as he was resting, according to Lakers coach JJ Redick, leaving Kessler and Reaves to carry the load. The Lakers aim to improve their performance heading into their final preseason game against the Denver Nuggets this Friday before the regular season opener against the Warriors on October 21.
- •Walker Kessler scored 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
- •Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points.
- •Luka Doncic rested during the game.
- •Lakers face the Nuggets in their final preseason game on Friday.
- •Regular season opener is against the Warriors on October 21.
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Walker Kessler debuts, but Luka Doncic sits during Lakers preseason loss to Warriors
"Walker Kessler makes his Lakers debut and scores 11 points in a loss to the Warriors in a preseason game.
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