Oct 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) dunks the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Isaiah Jackson (23) during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena
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The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have struck gold by acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. After dazzling fans with his impressive dunking display on opening night, Kessler once again captured their attention during Friday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Kessler’s steal-and-slam dunk combination in the first quarter of Friday’s game was just spectacular.
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The Lakers big man executed the sequence with remarkable ease, turning a defensive play into an explosive finish at the other end of the court. His smooth transition from stealing the ball to throwing down the dunk made the highlight even more impressive.
The Lakers star’s remarkable dunking display against the Golden State Warriors made him the first Lakers player to record 10 dunks in a single game since Shaquille O’Neal.
Kessler’s performance also sparked comparisons with NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, leading O’Neal to give the Lakers center the nickname “Milk Chamberlain.”
Meanwhile, the Lakers maintained their dominance against the Clippers as well, securing a 125-117 victory over their crosstown rivals.
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points and nine assists, while Luka Doncic contributed 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. Kessler also put together an impressive performance, recording 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocks.
Additionally, Ziaire Williams finished with 14 points, five rebounds and two steals. Matisse Thybulle added 13 points, two assists, two steals and one block, while Quentin Grimes also scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds to go with four assists off the bench.
The victory helped the Lakers team improve to 2-0 to start the season, while the Clippers fell to 1-1.