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On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers performed Game 4 of their first-round playoff collection in opposition to the Houston Rockets in Texas.
The Lakers misplaced by a rating of 115-96.
Bronny James completed with 5 factors, two rebounds and 4 assists whereas taking pictures 2/5 from the sphere and 1/4 from three-point vary in quarter-hour of enjoying time.
NBA World Reacts To Bronny James’ Performance
GettyAn in depth view of Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers jersey throughout the sport in opposition to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Here’s what individuals had been saying about Bronny’s efficiency on social media:
Lakers Daily: “Nah Bronny actually starting to look like a legit rotation player”
@LakersNation: “BRONNY TO ADOU Best play from LA tonight courtesy of the youngsters”
@casualtakeking: “Bronny James is an NBA player”
Lachard Binkley: “Every time Bronny touches the basketball the Rockets are putting all kinds of pressure on him”
@CuffsTheLegend: “Bronny a real HOOPER!”
GettyLos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick chats with guard Bronny James (9) throughout a break within the motion in opposition to the Wizards at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Hoop Central: “BRONNY JAMES HITS A 3. ”
@BronnyMuse06: “OMG WHAT A PASS BRONNY”
Adam Wexler: “Bronny James just checked in and made a 3ptFG with 2:52 left in 3rdQ – that doubled the Lakers 3ptFG made tonight. They’re 2-11, make that 2-12 as Bronny just clanked one on the next possession. #Rockets lead 84-62.”
HoopsHype: “Bronny has a chance of outscoring LeBron tonight.”
NBA Australia: “Bronny James rattles in a 3-pointer off a kickout pass by Marcus Smart ”
GettyBronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers seems to be on throughout the sport in opposition to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Bronny completed the common season with averages of two.9 factors and 1.2 assists per contest whereas taking pictures 40.9% from the sphere and 38.6% from three-point vary in 42 video games.
The former USC guard is in his second yr enjoying for the Lakers.
Looking Ahead For Los Angeles
GettyBronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers throughout a 135-118 Lakers win over the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
The Lakers nonetheless have a 3-1 lead within the collection, to allow them to shut out the Rockets on Wednesday evening (at dwelling).
A loss would ship the collection again to Houston for Game 6.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been masking 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
