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Lakers Preview: Kessler's Impact, Injury Woes & The Nuggets Test | Beatline Lakers
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The Los Angeles Lakers (2-2) host the Denver Nuggets on October 17, 2026, facing critical injury concerns with Kristaps Porzingis out and Luka Doncic day-to-day. Walker Kessler’s strong preseason debut offers hope for interior defense against Nikola Jokic, but transition defense remains a major weakness following the loss to Golden State. Austin Reaves carried the scoring load with 28 points against the Warriors, and his playmaking will be vital if Doncic is limited. This preview analyzes the matchup…
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