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Los Angeles, CA – March 30:
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick chats with guard Bronny James (9) during a break in the action against the Wizards at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Dallas Mavericks (in Texas).
The Lakers put up a good fight, but ended up losing by a score of 134-128.
Bronny James finished with five points and one assist while shooting 2/3 from the field and 1/2 from three-point range in nine minutes of playing time.
NBA Social Media Reacts To Bronny James’ Performance
GettyLos Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) brings the ball up court against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Here’s what people were saying about Bronny on social media:
NBA on NBC and Peacock: “Bronny James hits the 3-pointer in the corner with the shot clock winding down!”
Hoop Central: “LeBron didn’t like that pass from Bronny. Father & son coaching moment. 🤣🙌”
@PurpGoldLakers: “Bronny wanted that foul called to close the 3rd 😂😭”
Real App: “BRONNY VS COOPER FLAGG 🍿”
Kirk Henderson: “I keep hearing all this JJ Redick Coach of the Year blather then he leaves Bronny on Brandon Williams on repeated possessions and he gets cooked on repeat lol.”
@LakeShowYo: “BRONNY FOR THREE 🎯”
Abby Jones: “Brandon Williams takes Bronny James 1v1 and is chrippin’ a little bit after a layup.”
GettyLos Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) shows frustration as he leaves the game in the second half against the Wizards at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, March 30, 2026.
@LakerGMC_: “Every crowd wants Bronny to score, and score, and score some more”
@GoldenKnightGFX: “Big bucket Bronny”
Lakers Daily: “LeBron chewed out Bronny and all of a sudden he an All-Star”
@LakersNation: “Nice find from Bronny, even nicer finish from Jaxson”
@BronnyMuse06: “Bronny’s tape from tonight 5 PTS 1 AST 9 MIN. Look at that PnR action with Hayes”
@Mo3Muse: “bronny last 2 defensive plays were TERRIBLE which is weird cause I usually never complain about his defense”
Bronny Right Now
GettyBronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Bronny is in the middle of his second season playing for the Lakers.
He was picked 55th in the 2024 NBA Draft out of USC.
Right now, the 21-year-old is averaging 2.5 points and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 40.0% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range in 38 games.
Lakers After Mavs Loss
GettyLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and son Bronny James (9) on the court during warmups before a game against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, March 30, 2026.
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 50-28 record in 78 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (but have won seven out of ten).
Following the Mavs, the Lakers will play their next game on Tuesday night when they return home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Los Angeles.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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