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Bucks vs Lakers: Bronny James Makes Franchise History in Lakers’ Blowout Loss

Bronny James led the Lakers in points and assists.

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Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James created a franchise history in a 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. James outshined all the critics with a career-high performance.

Bronny James finished with 17 points, three rebounds, five assists and one block while shooting 7-for-10 from the field and 2-for-4 from the three-point range. It was the longest runway of the season for the 20-year-old guard.

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Bronny James delivered a career-high outing against the Bucks and made Los Angeles Lakers history. He became the youngest Lakers rookie to record 17 points, five assists and 70% FG in a game since Magic Johnson. The former Lakers star recorded this feat in 1979.

Bronny James tonight:

17 PTS
5 AST
70% FG

The youngest Lakers rookie to reach these numbers in a game since Magic Johnson (1979). pic.twitter.com/cZ1LonoesC
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) March 21, 2025

James is averaging 2.3 points per contest while shooting 35.4% from the field and 26.9% from the three-point range in the regular season. He also highlighted a classic full-court pass in the second half. Bronny reached eight points in his first 12 minutes while shooting 3/4 from the field.

Milwaukee Bucks outscored the Lakers 34-19 in the opening quarter and didn’t drop their double-digit lead throughout the game. The Lakers pulled it back in the second quarter but it was a small comeback. Milwaukee had a dominating control in the second half and stretched the lead to 20 points.

Lakers’ three-game win streak and nine-game home win streak is halted. Bronny James led the Lakers in points and assists. Dalton Knecht contributed 17 points. Los Angeles played without their star players, LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.