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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 135-118 Lakers win over the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> played the Indiana Pacers<\/a> (in Indianapolis).<\/p>\n The Lakers won by a score of 137-130.<\/p>\n Bronny James<\/a> finished the victory with four points, one rebound, one assist, two steals and one block while shooting 2\/4 from the field and 0\/1 from three-point range in 13 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n Los Angeles Lakers Make Bronny James Announcement GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 MARCH 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n After their win over the Pacers, the Lakers announced that they had assigned Bronny (and two other players to the G League).<\/p>\n Lakers Nation wrote:<\/a> \u201cLakers announced they assigned Kobe Bufkin<\/a>, Bronny James Jr. and Dalton Knecht<\/a> to South Bay.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 NOVEMBER 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during warm up before the game against the LA Clippers<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images) (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Bronny This Season GettyWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 JANUARY 30: Bronny James Jr. #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards<\/a> during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Bronny is in the middle of his second year as a pro.<\/p>\n He is averaging 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 40.3% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range in 33 games.<\/p>\n Bufkin This Season GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 10: Kobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Bufkin is in his third NBA<\/a> season (and first with the Lakers).<\/p>\n He is averaging 3.0 points per contest while shooting 28.9% from the field and 15.0% from three-point range in 11 games.<\/p>\n Knecht This Season GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA \u2013 DECEMBER 02: Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> in the third quarter at Target Center on December 02, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 109-80. (Photo by David Berding\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Knecht is in his second season in the NBA after being picked 17th in 2024.<\/p>\n He is averaging 4.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 30.7% from three-point range in 48 games.<\/p>\n Lakers This Season GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MARCH 01: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings<\/a> in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Lakers are in the middle of an excellent season.<\/p>\n They are currently the third seed in the Western Conference with a 47-26 record in 73 games.<\/p>\n Over their last ten games, the Lakers have gone 9-1.<\/p>\n GettyLos Angeles , CA \u2013 January 15: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick<\/a> during a NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> at Crypto Arena on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles , CA. (Ronaldo Bola\u00f1os \/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Following the Pacers, the Lakers will return home to host the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> on Friday.<\/p>\n At home, they have gone 23-12 in 35 games.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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