Like father, like son!
Ben Affleck and his 12-year-old son Samuel Affleck got in some quality time while sitting courtside at the Crypto.com Arena as they watched the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, Feb. 6.
The father-son duo cheered on the Lakers with Samuel sporting a jersey featuring LeBron James’ number 23. The Oscar winner went more neutral with his look, in a tan turtleneck and matching blazer and pants.
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Ben and Samuel were captured with matching expressions during one particularly exciting shot, with Samuel holding up three fingers and screaming as his excited dad watched the shot go in.
The Lakers defeated the Warriors 120 to 112, so the Afflecks likely left the game happy.
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Despite cheering on the Lakers, Samuel and Affleck were spotted having a friendly conversation with Warriors star Steph Curry on the court at the end of the game.
This isn’t the first time Ben and Samuel have enjoyed a courtside game together. They were spotted side-by-side at a game in November 2024, and back in March 2024, Samuel attended a Lakers game with Ben and his then-wife Jennifer Lopez.
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Ben and Lopez finalized their divorce on Jan. 6 after two years of marriage.
A source previously told PEOPLE of the split, “The fairy tale she was promised turned out to be a nightmare in the end. [J.Lo’s] in a really good place and just wants to close the door on this crazy chapter.”
Despite the end of their marriage, the families remain linked through their kids. Ben shares Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, and Lopez shares twins Emme and Max, both 16, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony.
“The kids love spending time together. Ben and Jennifer always do everything for the kids to be happy,” another source tells PEOPLE. “The kids don’t drive so Ben and Jennifer will continue to facilitate meetups.”
