The Lakers earned a 125-117 victory over the Clippers in the first game of the crosstown rivalry season series at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Oct. 23.
Walker Kessler continued his dominant start to the season to help the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night. Kessler recorded 22 points, eight rebounds, and six blocks, while Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points and nine assists. The victory at Crypto.com Arena improved the Lakers' record to 2-0 to begin the 2026-27 campaign.
Luka Doncic added 23 points for the Lakers despite struggling with a career-high 11 turnovers and an 8-for-21 shooting performance from the field. Kessler and Reaves combined to shoot 20 of 27 to offset the team's 21 total turnovers, earning high praise from head coach JJ Redick.
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