After playing in the California Classic Summer League, Bronny James' Las Vegas Summer League debut came against the Houston Rockets.
James' offensive struggles continued as the Las Vegas Summer League got underway, but on the defensive end, he showed his potential to be a difference-maker.
Sporting News tracked stats and highlights from James' debut on the big stage in Sin City.
MORE: Complete log of Bronny James' stats at the Las Vegas Summer League
How many points did Bronny James score today?
James finished with eight points on 21.4 percent shooting. While the efficiency wasn't there, it was James' best scoring performance this summer.
Final score: Rockets 99, Lakers 80
- Minutes: 27
- Points: 8
- Rebounds: 5
- Assists: 0
- Steals: 2
- Blocks: 0
- TOs: 3
- Fouls: 2
- FG-FGA: 3-14 (21.4%)
- 3P-3PA: 0-8 (0.0%)
James was much more assertive in this one but still could not get into a groove offensively. His eight points are the most he's scored since summer action began but he was 3 of 14 from the field and an especially harrowing 0 of 8 from 3-point range.
Defensively, James again made his presence felt. Using his lateral quickness and wingspan, he has shown the ability to be a disruptor on the defensive end.
The Lakers have still failed to register a win in the summer, but they'll be back in action in two days.
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Bronny James highlights vs. Rockets
James was especially assertive early on, getting on the board first with a strong right-hand drive to the basket.
Bronny James strong right-handed drive for 2! 💪
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He put his athleticism on display later in the first quarter. A smart cut led to a one-handed jam assisted by fellow rookie Dalton Knecht.
Lakers' draftees working together early 👀
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Knecht finds Bronny on the cut for the 2-foot flush!
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