Bronny James Stats Tonight: LA Lakers rookie notches up season-high 13 points in close win vs. Cavaliers

Bronny James and the LA Lakers registered their second win in the Summer League with a close 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Thursday. James had his best game of the season with 13 points — besting his 12 from the previous game against the Atlanta Hawks.

The No. 55 overall pick showed up in the final quarter with five points and two rebounds as he and Dalton Knecht (20 points and seven rebounds) did the bulk of the damage. It was an inspiring effort for LA who under the watchful eyes of Lakers head coach JJ Redick managed to get their second win on the bounce.

Bronny James saw just over 25 minutes of action and finished with 13 points, shooting 5-of-10 from the field, 1-of-3 from the deep, and 2-of-2 from the free throw line. He also added five rebounds, three assists and two blocks to his tally.

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Bronny James Stats Tonight: Lakers rookie props 5 points in 4th quarter to help team win

James got off to a strong start in the first half shooting 3-of-5 from the field and nailing both the shots from the charity stripe to end with eight points. He added two rebounds and three assists to his tally in 12:56 minutes of action.

The Lakers went on a 9-0 run in the third quarter, and James didn't put up a single point after staying on the floor for six minutes.

The fourth quarter was a different story as James finished a layup that gave the Lakers a two-point lead. Minutes later, he made good for a missed 3-pointer by knocking down one from downtown after the Cavaliers dared him to shoot by leaving him wide open.

His efficiency in the final minutes saw the game tied at 89 apiece with 2:10 left on the clock. He grabbed two more rebounds in the final couple of minutes as the LA Lakers held on to a slim lead and a thrilling win.

Up next, Bronny James and the buoyed Lakers take on Matas Buzelis and the Chicago Bulls at Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, with tip-off slated for 7:00 p.m. ET. The game can be watched live on NBA TV and the NBA app.