LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night.

The Lakers opened the second quarter with both James and his son Bronny on the floor, making the pair the first father-son duo in NBA history to log minutes together in the playoffs. Bronny subbed out after about four minutes and did not play again. His final line: 0 points on 0 shots, 1 turnover and 2 fouls.

LeBron James battled through physical defense from Tari Eason while attacking the rim, and soon he pointed his fingers at the refs.

LeBron James and Bronny James team up in a powerful promo that adds new intrigue to Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film release.

This is exactly what LeBron James has wanted at this stage of his career. “LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Rich Paul told ESPN. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that,

Lakers rivals brace for Austin Reaves’ possible early return as optimism grows around guard’s availability for first-round playoffs.