Even if it is only a preparation match, history will remember that LeBron James And Bronny James played together, under the Lakers jersey, and that it was on Sunday October 6 during the meeting against the Suns at theAcrisure Arena from Palm Springs. It was at the start of the 2nd quarter that JJ Redick decided to throw Bronny alongside his father, and this historic first lasted a little over four minutes.
No doubt stressed from playing alongside his father, Bronny will lose two balls in these first two possessions, and he will never really manage to get into his match. On arrival, 3 rebounds, but 4 lost balls and 0 on 1 on shots in 13 minutes. After two games, he is 1 out of 7 on shots. “It’s surreal. They play 2 on 2 with pick-and-roll in training. It will be great when they are on the field together. I can't wait to see this. I am very honored to be part of history” Redick said this week.
The LeBron-Davis duo in good shape
Beyond the event, we will remember that the Lakers won 118-114 against the Suns with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists from Anthony Davis, and 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks from LeBron James. After allowing the Lakers to reach the break with a 12-point lead (69-57), the two Olympic champions will remain seated throughout the second half. And when the Suns come back to score in the 3rd quarter, it's Gabe Vincent who will be responsible for pushing them back.
On the Phoenix side, the “Big Three” did not have the compass in their eye at 9 out of 29 on shots, including 3 out of 10 for Durant and 4 out of 12 for Booker, wickedly countered by LeBron.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
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