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Walker Kessler wasted no time making a statement in a Lakers uniform. The center went four for six from the floor, pulled down nine boards, and added a block and a steal — all before halftime. JJ Redick's message to his new squad is simple: be relentless, and Kessler looked like he heard it loud and clear.
Across the Atlantic, Barcelona rolled into Istanbul and left with a four to one result over Galatasaray in Champions League play. Hansi Flick's side fell behind early and went into the break level at one apiece, but the second half was all Barça. Flick was pleased with the response but made it clear this group still has ground to cover.
And over in Madrid, Real are preparing to travel to Rome for a tough Champions League test against Roma. The big news out of the Spanish capital is that Dean Huijsen is set to return to the starting eleven after serving his suspension. Los Blancos will need every piece in place if they want to come away from the Eternal City with three points.
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