The NBA season has only just begun, but it’s already packed with memorable moments. In a thrilling yet challenging game, Bronny James scored his first NBA points for the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers ultimately fell to the Cavaliers 134-110, with Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell leading Cleveland’s charge to their fifth straight victory, marking their best season start since 2016-17.
A Historic Father-Son Moment
Just days after making history by sharing the court with his father, LeBron James, 39, Bronny, 20, delivered his first NBA basket – a smooth, step-back jumper over Tristan Thompson. Reflecting on his milestone, Bronny shared, “It was insane. Much more than I anticipated for sure. It was a nice moment.” LeBron added, “To see him get his first NBA basket in this arena, where he grew up not too far from here – it’s an unbelievable moment.”
Other Highlights Across the League:
The season is already full of standout performances and unexpected results:
• Indiana Pacers 135, Boston Celtics 132 (OT): Pascal Siakam hit a game-winning three-pointer with 7.3 seconds left in overtime, giving the Pacers an impressive win over the defending champions.
• New York Knicks 116, Miami Heat 107: Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points, helping the Knicks secure a hard-fought victory.
• Oklahoma City Thunder 105, San Antonio Spurs 93: The Thunder bested the Spurs, who saw Victor Wembanyama leave briefly due to a foot injury but return to finish with a career-low six points.
Close Contests and Stellar Performances:
The NBA action didn’t stop there, with several more games delivering nail-biting moments and breakout performances:
• Detroit Pistons 105, Philadelphia 76ers 95: The Pistons clinched their first win of the season in a strong showing against the 76ers.
• Golden State Warriors 104, New Orleans Pelicans 89: Despite missing Stephen Curry due to an ankle injury, the Warriors managed a comfortable victory with Brandin Podziemski nearly recording a triple-double.
• Washington Wizards 133, Atlanta Hawks 120: Rising star Bilal Coulibaly put up a career-high 27 points, showcasing his potential for the Wizards.
The season is off to an electric start with numerous star-studded matchups and close finishes. From historic milestones to last-second shots, HoopScores has all the latest highlights, insights, and game recaps to keep you on top of the action.