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Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler made his return to Salt Lake City to take on his former team, the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the Lakers produced a 132-123 victory at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Kessler had fit in nicely through his first two games for Los Angeles, averaging 24 points, 8.5 rebounds and four blocks. It had been a welcome sight for a franchise in search of a quality big man in recent years.
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Here’s how Kessler reacted to his return back to Utah:
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Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks in action during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 126-97.
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Alperen Sengun #28 of Houston Rockets drives the ball during NBA China Games 2026 between Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 09, 2026 in Macau, China.
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