US EditionLakers’ Bronny James Senses Growth in Year 2
Bronny James scored 12 points with six assists and key defensive plays despite the Lakers' 136-108 loss to the Spurs led by Victor Wembanyama.
- On Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, Bronny James scored a season-high 12 points in the Lakers' 6-point loss, drawing attention with key plays, including a late-game alley-oop.
- Without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, the Lakers relied on youth, with 21-year-old rookie forward Adou Thiero returning Tuesday and sharing minutes with South Bay Lakers prospects.
- Bronny blocked Kelly Olynyk and forced Wembanyama into an offensive foul in two standout defensive possessions, then fired a transition 3 in the fourth quarter.
- Coach JJ Redick expressed dissatisfaction as the second consecutive defeat exposed issues and reliance on developmental prospects, who shared minutes with South Bay Lakers and stay-ready games.
- His 6-foot-2 vs 7-foot-4 matchup and season-high outing could increase trust in Bronny James and influence rotation decisions amid roster absences.
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Lakers’ Bronny James senses growth in Year 2
LOS ANGELES — The takeaways were few and far between in Victor Wembanyama’s seemingly single-handed destruction of the Lakers on Tuesday night. Without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton on the floor, the Lakers avoiding double-digit defeat would have been a near-miracle considering the full-strength operation the Western Conference’s second-best Spurs showcased in their 136-108 victory. Lakers coach JJ Redi…
JJ Redick Bluntly Downplays Bronny James’ Standout Performance
forThe Los Angeles Lakers were severely short-handed in Tuesday night’s 136-108 blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs.Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves were all ruled out due to injury, along with key rotation pieces Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart.Victor Wembanyama capitalized on the depleted lineup, erupting for a season-high-tying 40 points in just 26 minutes, including 37 in the first half alone.For Los Angeles, however, the absenc…
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Bronny James Seizes The Spotlight In Lakers Loss As Wemby Makes History
Source: Harry How / Getty The sun and the moon must have aligned Tuesday night because Bronny James finally got his moment to shine. With the Los Angeles Lakers missing five starters in a lopsided matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, the door swung wide open—and Bronny walked right through it. Luka Dončić (hamstring), Austin Reaves (left calf), LeBron James (foot), Marcus Smart (right ankle) and Deandre Ayton (knee) were all sidelined, giving …
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