LeBron James made history with the first father-son assist in NBA playoffs, connecting with his son Bronny during the game on April 25, 2026. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 112-108 in overtime.
James scored 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. He made a crucial game-tying three-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation. Marcus Smart contributed significantly in overtime, scoring eight of his total 21 points and adding 10 assists.
Rui Hachimura also had a strong performance, contributing 22 points for the Lakers. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 33 points and 16 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Rockets struggled late in games this season, blowing multiple fourth-quarter leads.
Kevin Durant did not play due to a sprained ankle. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves were also sidelined by injuries. This victory gives the Lakers a commanding 3-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round series.
Key statistics:
- LeBron James: 29 points, 13 rebounds
- Marcus Smart: 21 points, 10 assists
- Rui Hachimura: 22 points
- Alperen Sengun: 33 points, 16 rebounds
- Lakers’ total points: 112
- Rockets’ total points: 108
- Lakers’ series lead: 3-0
The Lakers will have a chance to complete a sweep in Game 4. No NBA team has ever recovered from an 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series.
