So much of the dialogue leading into Saturday was about how the Lakers would withstand being without Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique strain) during their playoff series against the Rockets.

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.

With the Los Angeles Lakers set to tip off against the Houston Rockets, Adam Silver just hinted at what LeBron James does next.

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