Chao News client reporter Cao Linbo
On the morning of October 7, Beijing time, the NBA preseason West ushered in a key battle, and the Lakers faced the Suns. James and Anthony · Davis both started in this game, the Suns also sent Durant + Bill + Booker three cores, plus the NBA will usher in the first time in history father and son on the same stage, this game is full of attention and full of highlights.
Because this is the Lakers' second preseason game, the first game with the Suns, the Lakers entered the game significantly faster, and the two cores of James and Brother Thick Eyebrows were also very hot, and the Lakers established a lead early and controlled the situation.
Since it was only a pre-season, both teams also made early rotations and made full substitutions in the second half. But this did not affect the intensity of the game, and the suspense of the game remained until the last moment.
In the last 12 seconds, the Lakers trailed by 2 points and had an offensive opportunity, Redick decisively called a timeout and formulated a three-point strategy for Knecht, but unfortunately failed to hit, and finally the Lakers were reversed by the Suns 114-118 and suffered two consecutive defeats, and the Suns won the opener.
James played 16 minutes and 20 seconds, 8-of-12, 2-of-3 three-pointers, 1-of-1 free throws, and easily and efficiently scored 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.
Brother Thick Mei played 17 minutes and 42 seconds in the game, shooting 7 of 10, 1 of 3 three-pointers, and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. 、
Because it's just a preseason game, it doesn't matter if the game is won or lost, it's the state of the players that the Lakers have to examine.
In addition, in the second quarter of the game, James and the father and son of the 20-year-old Brownie were on the same stage and officially staged. In the history of the NBA, there has never been a father and son on the same stage, and this time, James and his son Bronny are playing on the same team.
Unfortunately, Bronny did not perform well, playing 13 minutes, scoring a point on 0-of-1 shooting, only getting 2 rebounds, and making 4 turnovers.
The Lakers drafted Bronny with the No. 55 pick in this year's draft, and Bronny then signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers, officially becoming a Lakers player.
(Picture from NBA official blog)