NBA World Reacts To Bronny James’ Performance In Lakers-Rockets Game

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On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Texas.

The Lakers lost by a score of 115-96.

Bronny James 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.

NBA World Reacts To Bronny James’ Performance

Here’s what people were saying about Bronny’s performance 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”

Real App: “LeBron & Bronny both made the same number of shots tonight 🤯”

Lachard Binkley: “Every time Bronny touches the basketball the Rockets are putting all kinds of pressure on him”

@CuffsTheLegend: “Bronny a real HOOPER!”

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 👌”

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.

The former USC guard is in his second year playing for the Lakers.

So far, he has gotten limited playing time in JJ Redick’s rotation.

That said, Bronny has been excellent during his stints with South Bay (G League).

Looking Ahead For Los Angeles

The Lakers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference after going 53-29 during the 2025-26 regular season.

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

A loss would send the series back to Houston for Game 6.