Bronny James and the South Bay Lakers suffered a 105-101 loss against the Oklahoma City Blue in an NBA G League matchup at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday. Bronny was part of the starting lineup alongside Jordan Goodwin, Christian Koloko, Trey Jemison III and Grayson Murphy.
Bronny had a tough outing, struggling with shooting efficiency and committing multiple turnovers. While he faced challenges on the offensive end, he made a strong impact defensively.
The Lakers rookie finished the game with 16 points on 5 of 17 shooting from the field, including 2 of 8 from beyond the arc, and 2 of 3 from the free throw line. He also contributed three rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block but ended with a plus/minus of -18.
Bronny James through 4 quarters
LeBron James' son had a slow start to the game, struggling with his shooting early on. The Lakers rookie missed his first three shot attempts but managed to get on the scoreboard with a free throw.
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The former USC guard finally found his rhythm, knocking down his first shot from inside the arc. His defensive energy was evident, contributing to the South Bay Lakers' strong first-quarter push.
Bronny finished the opening period with six points on 1 of 4 shooting, including 0 of 1 from 3-point range. He also added one rebound, two assists, one steal and committed one turnover.
The young guard started the second quarter on a positive note, sinking a smooth fadeaway jumper. However, his shooting struggles persisted. Despite creating scoring opportunities for his teammates, he managed to convert just one of his five shot attempts.
By halftime, Bronny had recorded eight points on 2 of 9 shooting, including 0 of 2 from beyond the arc. He also contributed two rebounds, four assists and one steal.
Bronny continued to struggle with his shooting as his misses piled up in the third quarter. The Lakers rookie went 2 of 4 from the field in the period, finally connecting on his first 3-pointer in the closing moments.
However, his shooting woes persisted in the fourth quarter, with his shots refusing to fall. Ultimately, his tough night contributed to the South Bay Lakers' collapse as they squandered their lead and lost game.
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