{"id":633786,"date":"2026-04-27T09:30:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/633786\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:30:25","slug":"nba-world-reacts-to-bronny-james-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/633786\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA World Reacts To Bronny James’ Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 24: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> played Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets<\/a> in Texas.<\/p>\n

The Lakers lost by a score of 115-96.<\/p>\n

Bronny James<\/a> finished with five points, two rebounds and four assists while shooting 2\/5 from the field and 1\/4 from three-point range in 15 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Social Media Reacts To Bronny James\u2019 Performance
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GettyA detailed view of Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers jersey during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about Bronny\u2019s performance on social media:<\/p>\n

Lakers Daily:<\/a> \u201cNah Bronny actually starting to look like a legit rotation player\u201d<\/p>\n

@LakersNation:<\/a> \u201cBRONNY TO ADOU Best play from LA tonight courtesy of the youngsters\u201d<\/p>\n

Real App:<\/a> \u201cLeBron & Bronny both made the same number of shots tonight \ud83e\udd2f\u201d<\/p>\n

Lachard Binkley:<\/a> \u201cEvery time Bronny touches the basketball the Rockets are putting all kinds of pressure on him\u201d<\/p>\n

@CuffsTheLegend:<\/a> \u201cBronny a real HOOPER!\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyLos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick<\/a> chats with guard Bronny James (9) during a break in the action against the Wizards<\/a> at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, March 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

Hoop Central:<\/a> \u201cBRONNY JAMES HITS A 3. \ud83d\udd25\u201d<\/p>\n

@BronnyMuse06:<\/a> \u201cOMG WHAT A PASS BRONNY\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam Wexler:<\/a> \u201cBronny James just checked in and made a 3ptFG with 2:52 left in 3rdQ \u2013 that doubled the Lakers 3ptFG made tonight. They\u2019re 2-11, make that 2-12 as Bronny just clanked one on the next possession. #Rockets lead 84-62.\u201d<\/p>\n

HoopsHype:<\/a> \u201cBronny has a chance of outscoring LeBron tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

NBA Australia:<\/a> \u201cBronny James rattles in a 3-pointer off a kickout pass by Marcus Smart<\/a> \ud83d\udc4c\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyBronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

Bronny finished the regular season with averages of 2.9 points and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 40.9% from the field and 38.6% from three-point range in 42 games.<\/p>\n

The former USC guard is in his second year playing for the Lakers.<\/p>\n

So far, he has gotten limited playing time in JJ Redick\u2019s rotation.<\/p>\n

That said, Bronny has been excellent during his stints with South Bay (G League).<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead For Los Angeles
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GettyBronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 135-118 Lakers win over the LA Clippers<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

The Lakers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference after going 53-29 during the 2025-26 regular season.<\/p>\n

They still have a 3-1 lead in the series, so they can close out the Rockets on Wednesday night (at home).<\/p>\n

A loss would send the series back to Houston for Game 6.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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