Kessler supplied 22 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 129-108 victory over the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Shooting 100% from the field, Kessler looked the part of an elite big man in the Jazz opener. 22 points led all scorers on the night, along with a strong defensive showing. Kessler's growth as a shooter was on display by draining both three point tries - he made only six total last season. The third-year center finished a rebound shy of a double-double, but saw only three quarters of action with the game in hand entering the fourth.