Bronny James assists father LeBron in historic Los Angeles Lakers victory
Bronny James recorded the first son-to-father assist in NBA history by setting up his dad LeBron during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
The 19-year-old rookie stole possession before perfectly finding the four-time NBA champion.
Running the length of the court, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer finished the spectacular sequence with an uncontested dunk.
It marked a standout moment in a dominant 26-point and 11-assist performance from the 41-year-old veteran.
This milestone comes just one month after the duo combined for the league’s first father-to-son assist against the Brooklyn Nets.
Lakers secure crucial post-season momentum
The historic familial connection helped the franchise see off their Californian state rivals in comprehensive fashion.
Adding to the family’s impressive night, the younger James contributed 10 points and three assists to the winning effort.
The result leaves Los Angeles sitting fourth in the standings while Golden State remain in 10th position.
Both heavyweight sides have already guaranteed their places in the upcoming play-offs, which are scheduled to begin on 18 April.
Knicks and Raptors claim vital league victories
Elsewhere, the New York Knicks applied pressure near the top of the table with a 112-106 triumph over the Boston Celtics.
Josh Hart led the charge for the third-placed franchise by scoring 26 points against their second-placed opponents.
The Toronto Raptors also kept their hopes alive by securing a crucial 128-114 victory over the Miami Heat.
Similarly, the Houston Rockets solidified their own play-off chances after dispatching the Philadelphia 76ers 113-102.
In matches featuring already-eliminated sides, the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 119-108, while the Indiana Pacers dismantled the Brooklyn Nets 123-94.
WNBA announces three-team league expansion
In other basketball news, the WNBA has officially approved new expansion franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia.
This ambitious project will see the premier women’s basketball competition grow into an 18-team league by the year 2030.
Cleveland will be the first of the new trio to make their debut in 2028, followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia a year later.
This continues a rapid period of growth for the competition, with the Golden State Valkyries set to join in 2025.
The Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire will also enter the league this year, ahead of the new season tipping off on 8 May.
