LeBron James Made NBA History With Bronny James After Lakers’ Series Win
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98–78 to advance to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face the Oklahoma City Thunder. LeBron James led the team with 28 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in the closeout game. The win marked the first time in NBA history that a father-and-son duo, LeBron and Bronny James, won a playoff series together.
- ▪LeBron James recorded 28 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in the Lakers' 98–78 win over the Rockets.
- ▪LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-and-son pair in NBA history to win a playoff series as teammates.
- ▪Bronny James is in his second season with the Lakers after being drafted 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.
- ▪LeBron called playing alongside his son in the playoffs the most special moment of his career.
- ▪Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves were injured on April 2, increasing LeBron's role in the series.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98–78 on Friday night to secure a first-round series win and set up a second-round matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Los Angeles continues to be led by 41-year-old LeBron James, who was forced into an even larger role after Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves both suffered injuries on April 2.
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