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Bronny James Scores Team-High 18 in Loss That Seals Lakers’ Summer League Exit

The second-year guard has raised his scoring average to 13.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting ahead of a consolation finale against Denver.

Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers runs on the court in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lakers guard Bronny James, shown in an image from last week, scored all 18 of his points in the second half of an 87-78 loss to the Boston Celtics in an NBA Summer League game on Thursday night in Las Vegas. James also had eight turnovers. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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Overview

  • Bronny scored a team-high 18 points in 28 minutes during Thursday’s 87-78 loss to Boston at the Thomas & Mack Center.
  • Earlier this week he posted 17 points, five rebounds and five assists in a win over the Clippers, highlighting his growing all-around impact.
  • After honing his skills in the G League, he has gained confidence and been entrusted with primary playmaking responsibilities by coach Lindsey Harding.
  • Bronny credits the visible support from family members, including LeBron James, for boosting his morale and on-court performance.
  • Los Angeles finished 1-3 in Las Vegas and failed to qualify for the Summer League playoffs.