Overview
- Los Angeles beat Milwaukee 119-95, led by Luka Dončić’s 41 points, with Austin Reaves adding 25 and Deandre Ayton posting 20 points and 10 rebounds.
- Bronny James made his second career start and logged 10 minutes with 0 points, one rebound, one assist and one steal.
- Bronny James and Jake LaRavia entered the starting lineup because Rui Hachimura (calf) and Marcus Smart (illness) were unavailable.
- Austin Reaves highlighted the unusual moment, noting it was “awesome” that Bronny started in the NBA while LeBron James was assigned to the G League.
- LeBron James has practiced full five-on-five with the South Bay Lakers, and ESPN reported he could make his season debut as soon as Tuesday’s home game against the Utah Jazz.