What happened: Per Law Murray, Jarrett Allen, who entered the new season wearing Nike Kyrie 3s, previously held the record for most field goals without a miss in a team's opener after shooting 11-for-11 in a 2021 road loss. Kessler's 12th conversion moves him past Allen atop the opening-night list.

Why it matters: Shooting 100 percent on high volume in a season debut places Kessler in a statistical tier that had stood for five years. Interior efficiency at that volume immediately anchors half-court scoring to open the 2025-26 campaign.

What to watch: Official verification from the Elias Sports Bureau will ratify the opening-night record once final game logs confirm Kessler finished without a missed attempt.