It’s a historic night for the LA Lakers as they win their first game of the season.
First, there was Lebron and Bronny James, as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
LeBron James.
Bronny James.The first father-son duo to play together in the NBA! pic.twitter.com/naadFLoPmh
— NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2024
Then a dominant performance from Anthony Davis who scored a game high 36 points, 16 rebounds with 4 assists, a steal and 3 blocks. Followed by Rui Hachimura’s 18 points, 5 rebounds, an assist and 2 blocks. Lebron James added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. As a team, the Lakers shot 44.2% from the field and even though they shot poorly from the 3-point line (5 of 30), the Lakers manage to build a 19 point lead to help them secure the win.
Anthony Davis dominates inside as the @Lakers get out to a 1-0 start in the 2024-25 season! #KiaTipOff24
Rui Hachimura: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 2 STL
LeBron James: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK
Anthony Edwards: 27 PTS, 6 REB pic.twitter.com/Gt2W7NVBhc— NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2024
This is the first game that the Minnesota Timberwolves is playing without Karl-Anthony Towns and it shows, the team had a total of 16 turnovers versus 7 TO of the Lakers, then there’s 77 points-in-paint that they allowed. Anthony Edwards lead the Timberwolves with 27 points and 6 rebounds. Julius Randle and Donte Divincenzo scored a 16 points and 10 points, respectively.
Timberwolves will go to Sacramento on Thursday, while the Lakers will host Suns on Friday, 25th of October.
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