Walker Kessler delivers perfect Lakers debut: ‘Contrary to my name, I run a lot’

Walker Kessler made an exceptional debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting a perfect 12-for-12 from the field to score 26 points in a 127-105 season-opening victory over the Golden State Warriors. The summer trade acquisition also added game-highs of nine rebounds and two blocks. Kessler's performance set an NBA record for the most field goal attempts without a miss in a season opener, featuring 10 dunks.

Luka Dončić led all scorers with 28 points, frequently connecting with Kessler on transition runs and alley-oops. The 22-point blowout was the Lakers' largest margin of victory in a season opener since 1972. Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised Kessler's transition running, while the Warriors struggled to contain the interior without injured center Kristaps Porziņģis.