Basketball News | Like father, like son for LA Lakers

History made in the NBA

Bronny James combined with his father LeBron to make NBA history, producing the league’s first son-to-father assist as the LA Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 119-103.

Author | Lee Francis

The 19-year-old intercepted possession and quickly found LeBron, who surged the length of the court for an uncontested dunk, part of a 26-point display from the 41-year-old. It followed on from last month’s meeting with the Brooklyn Nets, where the pair had already recorded the first father-to-son assist in NBA history.

LeBron also contributed 11 assists, while Bronny added 10 points and three assists as the Lakers proved too strong for their California rivals. The Lakers sit fourth in the NBA Eastern Conference, with the Warriors 10th, both having secured their places in the play-offs, which begin on 18 April.

Elsewhere in NBA

The New York Knicks edged past the Boston Celtics 112-106, with Josh Hart scoring 26 points to apply pressure in the NBA Western Conference standings. The two sides sit third and second respectively with two games remaining in the regular season.

The Toronto Raptors claimed a 128-114 victory over the Miami Heat, while the Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-102 to strengthen their push for a play-off berth.

Among teams already out of contention, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards 119-108, and the Indiana Pacers cruised to a 123-94 win over the Nets.