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LeBron James Criticizes Rockets for ‘Disrespect’ Surrounding Son Bronny After Playoff Win

Bronny James scored five points in nine minutes, and the Lakers erased a late deficit before LeBron’s game-tying 3 sent it to overtime.

  • On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James led the team to a 112-108 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets, securing a 3-0 series lead with a historic father-son alley-oop alongside Bronny James.
  • Moments after Bronny hit his first playoff three-pointer, the 21-year-old converted a reverse alley-oop layup from LeBron, capping a five-point, 26-second flurry that energized the Toyota Center crowd.
  • LeBron finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists, while Bronny added five points in nine minutes, providing crucial energy as Los Angeles pushed toward closing the series.
  • "Just go get it!" LeBron said of the alley-oop, calling it "a special moment," while Bronny noted contributing to the thrilling overtime win is "what I always wanted" for his confidence.
  • With a commanding 3-0 series lead, the Lakers will attempt to sweep the Houston Rockets in Game 4 on Sunday, aiming to close out their first-round playoff series.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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