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LeBron records playoff career-high eight assists in first quarter as he and Bronny share the court

sportsApr 18, 202619728

In Game 1 against the Houston Rockets, LeBron James recorded eight assists in the first quarter, the most assists he has ever posted in a playoff quarter. The Lakers led the Rockets 33-29 after one quarter, and LeBron's eight assists outpaced the Rockets' team total of seven assists in that period. Bronny James checked into the game, making LeBron and Bronny the NBA's first father-son duo to share the playoff court.

Key Highlights

LeBron had eight first-quarter assists, a playoff quarter career high.
Lakers led Rockets 33-29 after one quarter in Game 1.
Bronny checked into Game 1, forming the NBA's first father-son playoff duo.
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