How many points did Bronny James score today? Full stats, results, highlights from Lakers and Heat Summer League game

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How many points did Bronny James score today? Full stats, results, highlights from Lakers and Heat Summer League game image

Bronny James is the marquee name in the California leg of NBA Summer League. After his first performance as a professional — a four-point, two-rebound, two-assist showing in a blowout loss to the Kings — one could understand fans feeling a bit underwhelmed.

His second bite at the NBA cherry — a date with the Heat — proved a similarly frustrating affair, at least on the offensive end, that is.

James netted just three points in Wednesday's contest, an 80-76 defeat to Miami. He was fairly reserved in his offensive exploits, receding into the background as the likes of Dalton Knecht (20 points) and Maxwell Lewis (14 points) served up impressive showings.

It was on the other side of the floor that James flourished. He swatted three Heat shots away while plucking Miami ball-handlers on two separate occasions. That not to mention the countless shots he altered with his mere presence.

The second-round pick was far from efficient. He attempted just three shots across 29 minutes of playtime. But his defensive outburst left no doubt that of James' productivity on that end of the floor. Perhaps that can earn him some reps at the NBA level when it's time for the real thing.

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How many points did Bronny James score today?

Here are James' stats at halftime of his NBA Summer League contest against the Heat.

  • Minutes: 29
  • Points: 3
  • Rebounds: 5
  • Assists: 3
  • Steals: 2
  • Blocks: 3
  • TOs: 2
  • Fouls: 0
  • FG-FGA: 1-3
  • 3P-3PA: 0-1

It was an uneven offensive showing for James in the first half. He made a pair of decent cuts to the basket, finishing over length with a reverse layup early in the first quarter and absorbing contact to draw a foul during the second frame. A three-point attempt rattled in-and-out for the Lakers rookie, who spent much of the 20 minutes playing off-ball to former St. Mary's guard Tommy Kahse.

James' true impact came on the other end for the floor, where he was relentless. He deflected multiple passes away during the frame and showcased his advanced skillset navigating screens and staying in front of opposition guards. Rarely did his matchups find space and time to put up uncontested shots when James was around.

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James opened the game with a reverse layup over length, corralling Dalton Knecht's feed on the fast break to kick off his scoring for the day.

He really shined on the defensive end, however, ripping away his opposition marker's effort before flicking a pass to Colin Castleton to set up a chance at the free throw line.

This section will be updated. 

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David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.