LeBron James and his son Bronny James recorded a historic moment in the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the Brooklyn Nets 116:99 in a regular season NBA game. The two became the first father and son in NBA history to assist each other for a basket. LeBron assisted Bronny, who made a three-pointer in the second quarter of the match. They are also the first father and son to play together on the same team in the league, BTA reports.
“This was a special moment for our family“, LeBron James told DPA. “I don't take it for granted, I'm just enjoying the moment.“
Luka Doncic was the most productive with 41 points, adding 8 rebounds. Austin Reeves scored 26 points, 15 of them in the final quarter, and the Lakers won their 11th game in their last 12 games.
In other NBA action, Nikola Jokic had 33 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 135-129. Jamal Murray added 31 points for the team's fifth straight win.
Kawhi Leonard led the Los Angeles Clippers to a dramatic 114-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers with a last-second layup.