Jul 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) competes against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To Bronny James' Performance In Lakers-Celtics Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 18, 2025 1:06 AM ET

On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics by a score of 87-78 at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Bronny James finished the loss with 18 points, three rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 7/13 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time.

Bronny James (16 PTS) with the SMOOTH euro-step ‍ pic.twitter.com/cEsiVn5KZk
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Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@LADEig: "Bronny James in his last 3 games:

18 PTS, 5 AST, 2 REB
17 PTS, 5 AST, 5 REB
14 PTS, 3 AST, 1 REB"

@BronnyMuse06: "BRONNY JAMES TONIGHT

18 PTS
5 AST
3 REB
1 STL

PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME"

@YahooSports: "Bronny James was scoreless in the first half against the Celtics and turned the ball over six times "

Dan Woike: "In four games in Vegas, Bronny James averages 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists on 47.6/30/78.6 shooting splits. Still has work to do but Lakers should be pleased with the path he's on"

@LSH_lakeshow: "Bronny had another stellar scoring output, he had a lot of turn overs today but a majority of them came from his teammates not reading him correctly."

@WITNESSKJ: "Bronny James tonight:

18 PTS(led all scorers)3 REB5 AST1 STL
54% FG8 TOV

He scored all his points in the 2nd half."

@LakersNation: "Tough loss for LA, though Bronny James and Christian Koloko stood out. Last Summer League game tomorrow against the Nuggets."

The Lakers will play the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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