Walker Kessler Has Perfect Lakers Debut with 12-for-12 Shooting in 127-105 Win over Warriors
Kessler became the first player in the shot-clock era to score at least 20 points on 10-for-10 or better shooting in a debut, the Lakers said.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105 in their season opener, with Walker Kessler scoring 26 points on perfect 12-for-12 shooting and Luka Doncic adding 28.
- The Lakers began their first season since four-time NBA MVP LeBron James left for the Philadelphia 76ers, acquiring Kessler via a four-year, $130 million sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz.
- Los Angeles pulled away by outscoring Golden State 36-16 in the third quarter, extending their lead to 102-68 as Austin Reaves contributed 23 points on efficient shooting.
- During the matchup, Doncic and Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg engaged in a heated verbal exchange, resulting in a technical foul for Lendeborg, while Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 23 points in the first half.
- Both teams played short-handed, with the Warriors missing injured veterans Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis; the Lakers remain in Los Angeles to host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday evening.
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