Bronny James sets up father LeBron in Lakers win
Bronny James sets up father LeBron in Lakers win
In a historic moment for family basketball, Bronny James achieved a milestone by delivering the first son-to-father assist in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 119-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors, with Bronny, 19, showcasing his ability to contribute on the court. He retrieved the ball and passed it to LeBron, who executed a powerful dunk after sprinting the length of the court, part of a 26-point performance by the 41-year-old.
Bringing the narrative full circle, the duo made history with their first father-to-son assist during a game against the Brooklyn Nets last month. LeBron also tallied 11 assists, while Bronny added 10 points and three assists. The Lakers maintained their position as the fourth seed in the Western Conference, while the Warriors dropped to 10th. Both teams have already qualified for the post-season, which begins on 18 April.
Eastern Conference developments
Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks edged out the Boston Celtics 112-106, with Josh Hart scoring 26 points to pressure the Celtics. The Knicks sit third in the standings, and the Celtics are second, with two matches remaining in the regular season. The Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets also strengthened their playoff hopes, defeating the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers 128-114 and 113-102 respectively.
Other game highlights
Games between teams already out of playoff contention saw the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers secure wins. The Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 119-108, and the Pacers triumphed over the Brooklyn Nets 123-94. These results further solidify the competitive landscape of the league.
WNBA expansion plans
The WNBA has approved new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, set to expand the league to 18 teams by 2030. Cleveland will debut in 2028, followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Recent expansion efforts include the Golden State Valkyries joining in 2025, with the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire set to enter this year. The new season begins on 8 May, running through 24 September.
