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Lakers vs Jazz: Kessler returns as unbeaten LA visits Utah

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Lakers visit Utah on Sunday

Los Angeles plays Utah at Delta Center. Tipoff is 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

The big story

Kessler comes home

Walker Kessler faces his old team for the first time since the trade.

Lakers

LA is 2-0

The Lakers beat Golden State 127-105, then beat the Clippers 125-117.

Lakers

126 points per game

Luka Doncic leads LA with 25.5 points per game so far.

Jazz

Utah is 1-1

The Jazz lost at Memphis, then won 120-119 over New Orleans at home.

Jazz

George leads Utah

Keyonte George averages 20.5 points and 7.5 assists per game.

Kessler

Hot start in LA

Kessler scored 26 against Golden State and 22 against the Clippers.

Injuries

Nurkic is out

Utah center Jusuf Nurkic misses the game with a foot injury.

Injuries

LA absences are small

Carr and Thiero are out, but Doncic, Reaves, and Kessler all play.

History

LA swept last season

The Lakers won all four games against Utah last season.

How to watch

Spectrum, KJZZ, Jazz+

Watch on Spectrum SportsNet, KJZZ, Jazz+, or NBA League Pass.

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