Bronny James and the South Bay Lakers suffered an agonizing 93-90 loss against the Cleveland Charge at the Public Auditorium on Saturday. Starting alongside DaJuan Gordon, Maxwell Lewis, Kylor Kelley and Devonte' Graham, Bronny delivered one of his most impressive performances of the season, particularly on the offensive end.
The former USC guard showcased his full offensive arsenal, scoring in a variety of ways. Whether it was finishing an alley-oop or powering through defenders for tough layups, Bronny displayed confidence and skill throughout the game.
In the second quarter, he attacked the rim with purpose on three occasions, drawing fouls from Cleveland's big men each time. Additionally, he found his rhythm from beyond the arc, confidently sinking 3-pointers with ease.
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Bronny’s playmaking abilities also took center stage, highlighted by a remarkable assist where he found a teammate for an open 3-pointer while falling out of bounds. It was a well-rounded performance that demonstrated the young guard's growing potential.
Bronny James capped off his impressive performance with 23 points on efficient 7 of 14 shooting, including an outstanding 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. The Lakers rookie also went 3 of 4 from the free-throw line, showcasing his composure at the charity stripe.
In addition to his scoring, LeBron James' son contributed across the board with nine rebounds and five assists while turning the ball over three times. He finished the game with a solid plus/minus of +3, further highlighting his impactful play on both ends of the court.
Fans react to Bronny James' performance
Social media was abuzz following Bronny James' impressive performance in a hard-fought loss to the Cleveland Charge. Fans showered praise on the Lakers rookie, highlighting his significant progress and growth while competing for the South Bay Lakers.
"I hope Bronny gets as much praise for success as he took criticism for his struggles. A few more years of dev and he could be a solid contributor in the NBA. I'm rooting for him," a fan commented.
"Bronny is really playing better than Gabe Vincent and DLo 😭 Roster him, @Lakers," commented another fan.
"He is ready to go back to the big league," a user wrote.
Bronny James last suited up for the Lakers during their 107-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Dec. 8. In his three minutes on the court, he recorded one block but missed both of his field goal attempts.
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