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LeBron's son steals show in Lakers win
4 Feb
Summary
- LeBron James scored 25 points in the Lakers' victory over the Nets.
- Luka Doncic celebrated one year as a Laker, averaging 34 points in January.
- Bronny James received a standing ovation for a spectacular alley-oop.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a decisive victory over the Brooklyn Nets, with LeBron James leading the charge with 25 points. Luka Doncic, who recently marked his first year with the Lakers, added 24 points and was recognized as the Western Conference Player of the Month for January, having averaged an impressive 34 points. A particularly memorable moment occurred when LeBron's son, Bronny James, received a standing ovation for a spectacular alley-oop, a moment that deeply moved his father.
The Lakers established a commanding lead early, ending the first quarter with a 23-45 advantage, a deficit the Nets, coached by Jordi Fernandez, struggled to overcome. Despite the Lakers lowering their intensity in the latter half, they maintained control, finishing the game with a score of 109-125. The win concluded the Lakers' eight-game road trip with a 5-3 record.
Coach Jordi Fernandez took responsibility for his team's performance, particularly their challenging start to 2026. The Nets' struggles continue as they fall further from postseason contention in the Eastern Conference. The game also marked the return of Austin Reaves for the Lakers after a month-long absence due to injury, contributing 15 points.
