The Los Angeles Lakers secured a dominant 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, extending their winning streak to two games. It was a well-rounded performance from the Purple and Gold, with seven players scoring in double figures to help seal the win.
Austin Reaves led the charge with an impressive 30 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Luka Doncic came close to yet another triple-double, finishing with 21 points, nine rebounds, and 14 assists. The Lakers also received contributions from their bench, and the lopsided scored allowed for Bronny James to make an appearance at the end.
Notably absent from the lineup was four-time NBA champion LeBron James, who continues to recover from a groin injury sustained in the Lakers' March 8 loss to the Boston Celtics. Despite being sidelined, James was courtside at Crypto.com Arena, offering his support from the sidelines.
With just over a minute left on the clock and the outcome all but decided, Bronny James drained a 3-pointer off an assist from Jordan Goodwin-marking the final bucket of the game. The home crowd erupted in celebration, yet one person seemed remarkably composed: his superstar father.
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— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) March 18, 2025
Rather than reacting with visible excitement, James remained still, a stark contrast to the crowd's enthusiasm. His response quickly became a talking point online, with fans flooding social media with humorous takes.
"LEUNIMPRESSED ," one fan wrote.
"Bron, if you don't get up for yo son, man ," another fan commented.
"LeAlready knew it was going in,' another fan posted.
"He's gonna get called a bad dad on national TV by Screaming A. Smith if he celebrates," another fan joked.
Bronny James, the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, has now appeared in 20 games for the Lakers this season. The young guard is averaging 1.7 points per game while shooting 26.3% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range in just 4.7 minutes per game.
While his on-court production remains limited, moments like Monday night's three-pointer-and the viral reaction from his father-continue to keep the rookie in the spotlight.
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This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM.