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Bronny James’ 30-point night nearly doubles career high in South Bay Lakers win

Bronny James of the South Bay Lakers dribbles the ball during Thursday’s game against the Valley Suns at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
Bronny James of the South Bay Lakers dribbles the ball during Thursday’s game against the Valley Suns at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Photograph: Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty Images

Bronny James, rookie guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and son of NBA superstar LeBron James, delivered the most impressive performance of his young career on Thursday night in his first G League road game.

The 20-year-old scored a game-high 30 points for the South Bay Lakers in a 106-100 loss to the Valley Suns. James shot 13-of-23 from the field, including 3-of-9 from beyond the arc, while adding three rebounds, two assists, one steal and a blocked shot in 25 minutes.

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