Lakers' Kessler Admits Emotional Struggles After Utah Game

Lakers' Walker Kessler admits emotional struggles against former team Utah Jazz.

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Lakers' Kessler Admits Emotional Struggles After Utah Game

Lakers' Walker Kessler admits emotional struggles against former team Utah Jazz.

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Lakers' Walker Kessler admits emotional struggles against former team Utah Jazz. Walker Kessler admitted his emotions got the best of him during his first game back with the Utah Jazz after joining the Lakers. Originally reported by Los Angeles Lakers On SI.

Lakers Win Road Game

The Los Angeles Lakers earned their first come-from-behind win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, moving to 3-0.

Kessler Struggles Against Former Team

Walker Kessler admitted his emotions got the best of him during his first game back with the Utah Jazz after joining the Lakers.

“Definitely let my emotions get the best of me. But you got to learn in those moments and move on.”

Kessler's Poor Performance

Kessler's Poor Performance

The 25-year-old recorded only two points on 1-of-2 shooting from the field, seven rebounds and one block in 28 minutes.

Kessler's Career Background

Kessler played his entire career with the Utah Jazz before this season, averaging 9.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.4 blocks.

Luka Doncic Encourages Kessler

Luka Doncic told Kessler to move on after the game, saying they won and he had two fantastic first games.

“Obviously it wasn't his best game, but we won the game and he had two fantastic first games. I told him just move on, we won this game and we got your back.”

Kessler's Season Stats

Through three games, Kessler averages 16.7 points, 8 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game.

The main idea

Walker Kessler admitted his emotions got the best of him during his first game back with the Utah Jazz after joining the Lakers.

Read the original on Los Angeles Lakers On SI

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