On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Houston Rockets (at home) in California.
The Lakers lost by a score of 119-96.
Bronny James finished the loss with three points while shooting 1/1 from three-point range in three minutes of playing time.
NBA Fans React To Bronny James’ Performance Against Rockets
Here’s what people were saying about Bronny:
@BronnyMuse06: “Bronny James per 36 tonight 36 PTS 100% FG”
@showtimeluka: “The fans were louder for Bronny’s three than they were the entire game.”
@824ever_: “Bronny outscored Rui today.”
@pancakesmokedya: “Bronny James only player who showed up today”
@kwakujr23: “Bronny should be shooting way more when he gets the chance, good form and process”
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Bronny is averaging 1.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 30.3% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range in 16 games.
The former USC guard is in his second season as a pro (after being selected 55th in 2024).
Via Jovan Buha: “Final: Rockets 119, Lakers 96 A wire-to-wire blowout win for Houston. LA drops to 19-10. They’ve lost 3 games in a row and are 4-6 over their past 10. They’ve been a bottom-3 defense for 15 games. Something has to change — starting with the starters. Up next: vs. SAC on Sunday.”
Final: Rockets 119, Lakers 96
A wire-to-wire blowout win for Houston. LA drops to 19-10. They’ve lost 3 games in a row and are 4-6 over their past 10. They’ve been a bottom-3 defense for 15 games. Something has to change — starting with the starters.
Up next: vs. SAC on Sunday.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) December 26, 2025
The Lakers dropped to 19-10 in 29 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and 7-5 at home).
Following the Rockets, the Lakers will play their next game on Sunday when they host Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings.
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On the other side, the Rockets are the sixth seed with an 18-10 record in 28 games.
They are 10-8 in 18 games on the road.
Following the Lakers, the Rockets will play their next game on Saturday when they host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
