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Bronny James Scores 6 Points in His NBA G League Debut with the South Bay Lakers | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats and Rumors
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Bronny James Scores 6 Points in His NBA G League Debut with the South Bay Lakers | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats and Rumors

EL SEGUNDO, CA – NOVEMBER 9: Bronny James #9 of the South Bay Lakers dribbles during the game against the Salt Lake City Stars at the UCLA Health Education Center on November 9, 2024 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: By downloading and/or using this Photo, User expressly acknowledges and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo: Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James made his G League debut on Saturday night.

While James finished the game with six points, the South Bay Lakers defeated the Salt Lake City Stars with the final score of 110-96.

He also recorded three rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block. James missed all four of his 3-pointers and shot 2-5 from the arc.

James got off to a strong start and made a field goal, representing South Bay’s first points of the night.

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With the first possession for South Bay, Bronny James scored his first points in the G League by shooting off a pass from Quincy Olivari.

Despite his inconsistent offensive performance, he showcased his potential throughout the first half, connecting with a floater off the dribble and firing a shot past teammate Kylor Kelley.

Quincy Olivari signed two way contract He finished the match against the Lakers on October 19 with a team-high 28 points on 8-19 shooting.

After being selected with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, out of head coach JJ Redick’s rotation to the Los Angeles team, which has a play-off target, the Lakers assigned James to the G League on Thursday to give him more playing time.

According to ESPN, he is expected to play only G League home games as he moves between the two teams. Shams Charania.

South Bay’s next home game is on November 17 against the Stockton Kings.