Since they were playing their final preseason game, the Lakers rested all of their key players, allowing the rookies to get significant minutes. Bronny James started, and he finished with 17 points, four rebounds,

Bronny James, son of All-NBA Third Team Los Angeles forward LeBron James, was drafted with the No. 55 pick following a challenging freshman season at USC. He's had a rough preseason thus far, but enjoyed probably his best game yet.

The Los Angeles Lakers will play their final preseason game of 2024 on Friday evening against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. They will then have three full days of rest before they start their regular season schedule this Tuesday at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves.