US EditionBronny-Less Lakers Fade in 4th, Drop Summer League Finale to Nuggets
DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 18 – Both teams aim to secure their second Summer League win after underwhelming performances, led by standout players Bronny James and DaRon Holmes II, officials said.
- On Friday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, the Denver Nuggets secured a 106-84 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to conclude their NBA Summer League campaign.
- The game occurred after both teams had mixed results in the tournament, with Denver dropping their first three games and the Lakers going 3-5 overall, while key Lakers players including Bronny James and Dalton Knecht missed the game.
- The game remained tightly contested through three quarters, with multiple lead changes and tied scores, before the Nuggets pulled away in the final period, outscoring the Lakers 30-15 and shooting 52% from the field compared to the Lakers' 41%.
- Lakers’ Cole Swider led his team with 17 points and six rebounds, but the Nuggets dominated the paint 62-26 and outpaced the Lakers 21-6 on fast-break points and 19-7 on points off turnovers.
- This loss ended the Lakers’ Summer League campaign with another defeat, leaving players time to rest and improve ahead of training camp where many could compete for roster spots.
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