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Cavs Crush Lakers While Bronny Scores His First Points!

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The Cavaliers cruise past the Lakers, but young Bronny James scores his first NBA points in a historic moment!

The Cleveland Cavaliers put on a show last night, completely overwhelming the Los Angeles Lakers with a fierce 134-110 victory. Evan Mobley led the charge with a spectacular 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell was right behind him, adding 24 more to the scoreboard. The game was all about fast breaks, powerful dunks, and clutch three-pointers, leaving the Lakers struggling to keep up. LeBron James made his long-anticipated return to Cleveland, but the evening quickly turned sour for the Lakers, marking their second consecutive loss this season.

In a silver lining amidst the defeat, Lakers rookie guard Bronny James stunned the crowd by scoring his very first NBA points late in the game. The anticipation surrounding Bronny was palpable throughout the arena, with fans relishing the moment when he made his debut bucket against the team his father once set records with. Reflecting on this milestone, Bronny stated that the experience was surreal—fulfilling dreams he had as a child watching his father play at the very same arena.

Despite the amazing experience for Bronny, the Lakers faced harsh realities on the court. The Cavaliers dominated early with an explosive start, leaving the Lakers scrambling for answers. And while Bronny's performance was a highlight for Lakers fans, it couldn’t overshadow the struggles of the team's broader strategy and the disappointing news surrounding Jalen Hood-Schifino's third-year contract option, which has been declined. This decision hints that the Lakers may be reshaping their roster sooner than we thought, looking to prioritize performance and potential in their future moves.

As the Lakers try to turn things around, fans will be keenly watching Bronny's development alongside his father. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers continue to ride high, boasting a 5-0 record that highlights their remarkable potential this season. With the NBA’s competitive atmosphere heating up, both teams will need to adapt quickly if they want to stay in the playoff race.

Interestingly, LeBron James continues to etch his legacy, not only as a player but as a proud father witnessing his son’s entry into the NBA. Additionally, Bronny James isn't just the son of a legend but has also carved his name in history by scoring in the same arena his dad did as a rookie!

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Cavaliers blow out Lakers (The Steubenville Herald-Star)

CLEVELAND — Evan Mobley scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 5-0 with a 134-110 win over the Los Angeles ...

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Lakers' Bronny James on Scoring 1st NBA Points: 'Was Just a ... (Bleacher Report)

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James commented Wednesday after scoring the first points of his NBA career. With the Lakers trailing big in the ...

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Basketball: Bronny James scores first NBA points in Los Angeles ... (Olympics)

The Lakers rookie and son of basketball great LeBron James made his first NBA bucket in a defeat at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, 30 October.

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Cavs start fast, blow out Lakers to spoil LeBron and Bronny's ... (Chronicle Telegram)

CLEVELAND — It was billed as the return of LeBron James and his sidekick, but it turned into the Cavaliers' most dominant game of the season.

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Lakers' LeBron James Reflects on Bronny Scoring First Career ... (Newsweek)

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their second straight game on Wednesday, getting blown off the court by the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was over pretty much from ...

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Lakers' Bronny James scores 1st career NBA points in Cleveland (Fox News)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James scored the first NBA points of his career on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers late in the fourth quarter.

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Bronny James hits first shot in Cleveland, where he dreamed of ... (Los Angeles Times)

Bronny James scores his first NBA points in the arena where he would watch his dad play and dream of scoring in the NBA.

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Sources - Lakers decline 3rd-year option for Jalen Hood-Schifino ... (ESPN)

The Lakers are declining the third-year rookie option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino worth $4 million for next season, sources told ESPN.

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2 Picks made right after Lakers drafted Jalen Hood-Schifino just ... (Lake Show Life)

The Los Angeles Lakers admitted their mistake in the 2023 NBA Draft, but things look even worse when examining the next two selections.

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Lakers Rumors: Jalen Hood-Schifino's $4M Contract Option ... (Bleacher Report)

Jalen Hood-Schifino will be hitting free agency a lot earlier than the Los Angeles Lakers had planned. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Thursday the Lakers…

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Lakers Declining Third-Year Option On Hood-Schifino (hoopsrumors.com)

The option, which was for the 2025/26 season, was valued at $4,064,640. The Lakers — or whichever team Hood-Schifino finishes this season with — will be limited ...

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