In a challenging match against the Bucks, the Lakers faced significant injuries, leading to a depleted roster playing their sixth game in eight nights. Despite the struggles, rookie Bronny James emerged as a bright spot, scoring a career-high 17 points, contributing to the team's only positive quarter. With multiple key players sidelined, coach JJ Redick emphasized the importance of the remaining healthy players. The Lakers ultimately lost 118-89, but Bronny's performance marked a step forward in his NBA journey after overcoming serious health challenges.
So who was in? "The healthy players are gonna play tonight," Lakers coach JJ Redick said.
With the Lakers down to 10 available players against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks in a 118-89 lopsided loss.
James scored a career-high 17 points, sparking the Lakers' only positive quarter, the second, when the team outscored the Bucks 27-23.
He has made 15 of his last 26 shots over an eight-game stretch that's included real rotation minutes twice.
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