Bronny James showcased an impressive all-around performance in NBA Summer League action on Monday night, but the Los Angeles Clippers pulled off a late surge to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 67-58 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
The Clippers started strong with a 22-13 lead after the first quarter, but the Lakers clawed back with an 18-10 run in the second, cutting the deficit to just one at halftime.
The game remained tight, featuring 13 lead changes and six ties, until a late 11-0 Clippers run secured the victory following a brief fourth-quarter lead by the Lakers.
Jordan Miller led the way for the Clippers, tallying 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting, along with seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. His clutch three-pointer with just over three minutes remaining sparked the game-winning stretch.
Live EventsZavier Simpson added 12 points, six assists, and four rebounds, while Patrick Baldwin Jr. and rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser chipped in 10 points apiece.
For the Lakers, Bronny impressed with 17 points (6-for-10 FG, 3-for-5 3PT), along with five rebounds and five assists. Cole Swider added 16 points and three steals, while Christian Koloko and Dalton Knecht each contributed eight points, though Knecht struggled, hitting just 3-of-15 shots.
Despite both teams shooting under 28% from beyond the arc, the Clippers’ edge in points in the paint and timely forced turnovers made the difference in a competitive contest.