Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler lead the Lakers to a 125-117 victory over the Clippers, improving to 2-0.

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve to 3-0 on the season when they face the Jazz on Sunday, with their latest injury report providing another reason for optimism.

It isn’t often that Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will joke around with an opponent – especially during a game. His recent verbal back and forth with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg throughout the Lakers’ season-opening win on Wednesday night showcased a glimpse of how competitive the Slovenian guard can get on the court.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz meet Sunday in a Western Conference clash. Tip from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is set for 5 p.m. ET.

Kessler blocks six blocks, more than any Laker had in a game last season, and helps the Lakers force 26 turnovers in a 125-117 win. Austin Reaves paces the offense with 28 points and nine assists on a sloppy night for both teams.

A look at the latest on the injury front for the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers.

With Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle earning their respective roles in the starting lineup, the wing duo have infected the team with defensive intensity.

After years of championship expectations, the Lakers have a new franchise centerpiece and the Clippers are searching for their next chapter.

LaRavia (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Jazz, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has some high praise for his newest big man Walker Kessler after another dominate performance.