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Lakers’ Big 3 of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler Powers Them to Win in Battle For L.A.

Although the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten contributions from up and down their roster through two games, the Big Three of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and new addition Walker Kessler have certainly led the way to their 2-0 start to…

By Earl K. Sneed · Last Word on Sports

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:39 PM

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the L.A. Clippers 125-117 behind 73 combined points from their Big Three.
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with a game-high 28 points alongside nine assists.
Walker Kessler recorded 22 points, eight rebounds, and six blocks in the victory.

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the L.A. Clippers 125-117 on Friday night, powered by 73 combined points from their trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. Reaves led the scoring with 28 points and nine assists, while Doncic added 23 points. The victory moved the Lakers to a 2-0 start to the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Kessler contributed 22 points, eight rebounds, and six blocks in the win after joining the Lakers via a summer sign-and-trade from the Utah Jazz. Head coach JJ Redick praised the center's two-way interior impact, noting his early chemistry alongside Doncic and Reaves despite the team committing 21 turnovers.

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