Bronny James had a second straight solid performance in Summer League, helping the Lakers to their second straight win.
James scored 13 points in Thursday’s 93-89 win over the Cavaliers, topping his career high of 12 points He was effective from the start once again, scoring efficiently at all levels.
The 19-year-old point guard was also decisive in the fourth quarter. The Lakers took the lead with five minutes left thanks to his layup, and he made a three-pointer two minutes later to reduce the deficit.
The Lakers have earned their spot in the Summer League playoffs, so James will have at least one more outing to show what he’s capable of. Los Angeles plays the Bulls on Saturday, July 20.
The Sporting News tracked James’ stats from Thursday’s Summer League game.
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How many points did Bronny James score today?
Final score: Lakers 93, Cavaliers 89
- Minutes: 25
- Points: 13
- Rebounds: 5
- Aids: 3
- Stolen : 0
- Blocks: 2
- For the attention of: 3
- Mistakes: 1
- GF: 5/10
- 3PT: 1/3
- FT: 2/2
Bronny James’ Highlights Against the Cavaliers
James had a solid first half, totaling eight points, three assists and two rebounds in 13 minutes.
He made a nice pump fake on a mid-range shot early in the first quarter and followed it up with an assist to Dalton Knecht.
Bronny James, the pretty feint ball in the middle.
Dalton Knecht runs on the counter for a powerful slam.
Lakers rookies have a great start to the season on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/HlN9eIjVou
— NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2024
He also drove to the basket for a left-handed layup in the first quarter.
Bronny James steps on the gas and takes the ball to the rim with a beautiful left-handed layin! pic.twitter.com/zAMzMbkY3B
— Lakers Legacy (@LakersLegacyPod) July 19, 2024
James finished the half with a floater and two free throws.
Bronny ends with contact ???? pic.twitter.com/oY1lNSm6IU
— Lakers all day, every day (@LADEig) July 19, 2024
James set a career-high 13 points against the Cavaliers. His layup with five minutes left in the fourth quarter gave the Lakers the lead.
BRONNY CLUTCH BUCKET TO TAKE THE LEAD ????????
—LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) July 19, 2024
He made a step-back shot a few minutes later to reduce the Lakers’ deficit.
BRONNY BACK THREE!!!!
THE CROWD IS GOING CRAZY ????????
—LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) July 19, 2024
