Walker Kessler recorded a double-double with 12 points (5-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 16 rebounds, four assists, one steal and three blocks over 29 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Pistons.

The 16 boards were a season-high for Kessler as he recorded his fifth double-digit rebounding performance of his Lakers debut, taking advantage of the absence of Detroit’s powerful center Jalen Duren, who remains out with a hamstring injury. He’s notched all five of those efforts over his last six games since October 30. He came up with a key offensive rebound and converted a three-point play to give the Lakers a commanding eight-point advantage with just over two minutes left in regulation. The Lakers have a three-game week on tap that includes matchups against the Hawks, Bucks and Suns.