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Walker Kessler calls Luka Doncic his MVP after 53-point night

Walker Kessler called Luka Doncic his MVP after watching the Lakers superstar score 53 points in Friday's 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 1:26 PM

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Walker Kessler declared teammate Luka Doncic his MVP following Doncic's 53-point performance against Portland.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 to extend their winning streak to four games.
Doncic recorded 53 points, five rebounds, and five assists, including a 61-foot buzzer-beater before halftime.

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Walker Kessler named teammate Luka Doncic his MVP following the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-118 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Doncic scored 53 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out five assists, which included a 61-foot halftime buzzer-beater and a decisive jumper in the final 30 seconds of the game.

Kessler contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds as the Lakers overcame a 16-point second-quarter deficit by outscoring Portland 34-15 in the third quarter. The victory extended Los Angeles' winning streak to four games, improving their overall record to 8-2 on the season.

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