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Los Angeles, CA – November 02: Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Pacers in Indiana.
The Lakers won by a score of 137-130.
Bronny James finished 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.
NBA Fans React To Bronny James’ Viral Highlight
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30: Bronny James Jr. #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
During the game, Bronny also threw down a dunk that got a lot of views on social media.
Here’s what fans were saying about the highlight:
LakersMuse: “BRONNY JAMES FLEW ON THIS DUNK 👀”
@BrickCenter_: “Bronny trolling the Pacers after the dunk 😭”
@yosirss: “Pacers getting dunked on by bronny lmao”
@ThePlaybookTM: “This Pacers team is basically a G-League team, Bronny in his natural habitat.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to a game against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
@degrandsreves: “Imagine you and your dad sharing a court on a pro game bro”
@5thringontheway: “BRONNY DUNK WITH LEBRON IN THE GAME AHHHHHHH🔥🔥🔥🔥”
@XiggyFC: “LETS GOOOOO BABY GOAT NEXT UP”
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 02: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on July 02, 2024 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers selected Bronny James and Dalton Knecht in the 2024 NBA Draft. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Bronny This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Bronny is in his second season as a pro after being picked 55th in 2024 out of USC.
He came into the night with averages of 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range in 32 games.
While Bronny has had limited playing time in JJ Redick’s rotation, the 21-year-old has play well with the South Bay Lakers (G League).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering 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
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