Dec 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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How many points did Bronny James score tonight? – G League Showcase Cup debut game full stats

Bronny James’ 16-point G League debut stats

Bronny James put up a strong performance, scoring 16 points as the South Bay Lakers fell short in a 98-90 loss to the Greensboro Swarm during the G-League Winter Showcase.

The Lakers rookie has been showing flashes of promise. On Thursday, the 20-year-old played an all-around game, contributing 16 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, despite his team not being able to hold onto their early lead.

BRONNY JAMES TODAY

16 PTS
5 AST
4 REB
4 STL

GETTING COMFORTABLE. 🤯😤 pic.twitter.com/YvjJ3Tenx0
— BronnyMuse (@BronnyMuse06) December 19, 2024

Bronny went 5-for-15 from the field and 2-for-5 from beyond the arc while hitting all of his free throws (2-for-2). However, his struggles with turnovers and fouls continued, finishing with 6.

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Notably, this was Bronny’s fourth G-League appearance. As part of the Lakers’ development plan, the rookie has been assigned to the South Bay Lakers for home games. His December averages now stand at 20.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, a sign of consistent improvement.

The 20-year-old last scored a career-high 30 points in a game against the Valley Suns, and his growth as a scorer and playmaker is evident.

Bronny James Stat Line vs Greensboro Swarm

South Bay Lakers 90 – 98 Greensboro Swarm

Points: 16
Rebounds: 4
Assists: 5
Steals: 3
Blocks: 0
TOs: 6
Fouls: 5
Field Goals: 5-15
3-Point Shooting: 2-5
Free Throws: 2-2

Image: © Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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