Walker Kessler 20-for-22 to open season; both misses were blocks

Opened with 11-for-11 in his Lakers debut

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

Walker Kessler is 20/22 FGs to begin the season. his two misses: first play of the game blocked by Jackson challenge Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Walker Kessler has made 20 of his first 22 field-goal attempts this season, and both misses were blocked shots. Jackson blocked the first on the opening play of a game, and Brook Lopez got the second when Tyronn Lue won a coach's challenge that changed a foul call on Kessler's shot into a block.

Why it matters: Kessler started with an 11-for-11, 22-point Lakers debut in a 127-105 win over Golden State, so he is 9-for-11 since then. He is listed as available on the injury report and is playing with a splint on his left finger.

By the numbers: Field goals: 20-for-22 (90.9%) to open 2026-27. Debut vs. Golden State: 11-for-11, 22 points. Since debut: 9-for-11. Misses: 2, both blocked (Jackson, Lopez via overturned call).

What to watch: Kessler's next shots will show whether he can stay above 90 percent from the field as defenses adjust to him.

Sources

@LawMurrayTheNU 2026-10-24T04:04:46.643685+00:00

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