Ben Affleck and Lookalike Son Samuel, 12, Bond Over Basketball in Animated Courtside Pics

Mar. 15, 2025

Ben Affleck and Samuel Garner Affleck attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena.Photo:Allen Berezovsky/Getty

Allen Berezovsky/Getty

Like father, like son!

Ben Affleckand 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 featuringLeBron James’ number 23. The Oscar winner went more neutral with his look, in a tan turtleneck and matching blazer and pants.

Ben Affleck and Samuel Garner Affleck attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena.Allen Berezovsky/Getty

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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.

Ben Affleck and Samuel Garner Affleck attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena.London Entertainment/GC Images

London Entertainment/GC Images

Despite cheering on the Lakers, Samuel and Affleck were spotted having a friendly conversation with Warriors starSteph Curryon the court at the end of the game.

Stephen Curry speaks with Ben Affleck and Samuel Garner Affleck following a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.Allen Berezovsky/Getty

Ben and Lopezfinalized their divorce on Jan. 6after 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 sharesViolet, 19, Seraphina, 16,and Samuel with ex-wifeJennifer Garner, and Lopez sharestwins Emme and Max, both 16, with her ex-husbandMarc 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.”

source: people.com