Walker Kessler Shines With Back-to-Back Double-Doubles for Lakers

Walker Kessler has recorded three double-doubles over his past three games, averaging 2.6 blocks per night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 6-2 start. On Monday against Miami, he posted 15 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. A day prior against Toronto, he had 16 points on perfect 6-of-6 shooting, 15 rebounds, and three blocks, becoming the second player in franchise history with that stat line. He is averaging 14.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks through eight games.