Shaquille O'Neal believes Walker Kessler played like the 'best big man' in the league
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Golden State Warriors 127-105 in their season opener at Crypto.com Arena.
- With Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely and Charles Bassey ruled out with right knee tendinitis, the Warriors relied on Draymond Green and Al Horford to anchor an undermanned frontcourt.
- Center Walker Kessler shot a perfect 12-for-12 with 10 dunks, while Luka Doncic added 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Lakers offense.
- Defensive intensity surged after halftime as the Lakers forced nine turnovers in the third quarter alone, outscoring Golden State 36-16 to turn the game into a rout.
- Doncic welcomed a new era for the franchise, telling fans, "It's the start of something new," as the Lakers move forward without LeBron James in the fold.
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"Shaq, You Must Suck": Charles Barkley Reacts to Walker Kessler Creating History Alongside Wilt Chamberlain on Lakers Debut
Walker Kessler could hardly have scripted a better start to life with the Los Angeles. On his Lakers debut, he delivered a historic shooting performance, bringing names like Wilt Chamberlain into the conversation. But the record also gave Charles Barkley an opportunity to do something he’s best at: taking a shot at Shaquille O’Neal. And […]
NBA-No LeBron, no problem as Lakers blow out Warriors to open season
LOS ANGELES, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Luka Doncic and newly acquired center Walker Kessler led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127-105 rout of the Golden State Warriors in their season-opener on Wednesday in their first game since LeBron James' departure. The L...
The Los Angeles Lakers opened the new NBA season with a 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Luka Dončić also had an outstanding start to his ninth season in the world's strongest league, scoring 28 points in 30 minutes.
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