A night for the ages! The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their season with a 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the real story unfolded when LeBron James and his son Bronny stepped onto the court together.
A Father-Son First: At 39, LeBron, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, entered his 22nd season. With four minutes left in the second quarter, the crowd at Crypto.com Arena erupted as both Jameses checked in, marking the first time a father and son duo played together in an NBA game.
LeBron Delivers, Bronny Debuts: LeBron, a four-time NBA champion (most recently with the Lakers in 2020) and a three-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012, 2024), contributed 16 points to the win. In his NBA debut, 20-year-old Bronny played just under three minutes but didn't score.
Davis Leads the Charge: Anthony Davis, the Lakers' 31-year-old forward-center, dominated the night with a game-high 36 points and 16 rebounds. Rui Hachimura chipped in with 18 points for the Lakers.
Timberwolves Fight Back: Minnesota's shooting guard Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 27 points.
A Touch of History Repeats: Adding another layer to the historic night, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr., the first father-son duo in Major League Baseball (achieved in 1990 with the Seattle Mariners), were present at the game. They even met LeBron and Bronny for a commemorative photo.
Celtics Raise Banner 18: In another exciting opener, the defending champion Boston Celtics crushed the New York Knicks 132-109 at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum, a Celtics star, led the way with 37 points. Derrick White (24 points) and Jaylen Brown (23 points) provided strong support. The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride with 22 points each. Notably, Karl-Anthony Towns, a recent addition to the Knicks, contributed 12 points.
Celebrating a Championship: The Celtics kicked off the season by celebrating their 18th NBA title. A ceremony raised Banner No. 18 to the rafters, and players, including Tatum, received their 2024 championship rings.
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