Walker Kessler debuts, but Luka Doncic sits during Lakers’ preseason loss to Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 101-89 preseason defeat to the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Center Walker Kessler made his Lakers preseason debut, tallying 11 points and nine rebounds across 16 minutes of action. Meanwhile, star player Luka Doncic sat out the matchup to rest, with head coach JJ Redick confirming he was not injured.

In Doncic's absence, Austin Reaves paced the Lakers with 28 points and seven assists while also committing seven turnovers. The defeat dropped Los Angeles to 2-2 this preseason, both losses coming against Golden State. Head coach Redick noted after the contest that several other players remain day to day with injuries, including Cameron Carr, Collin Sexton, Ziaire Williams, and Adou Thiero.