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LeBron-to-Bronny Assist Sets NBA Playoff First in Lakers’ Game 3

Backcourt injuries opened a brief window for Bronny.

Overview

  • LeBron James connected with Bronny James for the NBA’s first father-to-son postseason assist during Game 3 on Friday against the Rockets.
  • Bronny logged his first playoff points on a pull-up three and a transition layup, with LeBron first clearing space on the rebound and then delivering the assist.
  • The duo later added a fastbreak alley-oop, a sequence shared widely by team and league social accounts.
  • Bronny’s role stays limited at about 3.5 minutes per game in the playoffs after 8.9 minutes across 42 regular-season games, with stronger G League output of 15.6 points and 3.7 assists in 14 games.
  • LeBron is carrying a heavy load at nearly 40 minutes per game with 23.5 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds, while injuries to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves have opened spot minutes for Bronny.