Kessler finished Friday's 124-118 victory over Portland with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 37 minutes.
Kessler delivered another efficient double-double for the Lakers. He's been worth every penny of his $130 million so far, shooting better than 70 percent from the field after a torn labrum in his left shoulder ended his 2025-26 season early. The frontcourt behind him is thin, so expect him to keep playing heavy minutes.