Bronny Ignites Lakers with Thunderous Dunk as LA Dominates Heat in Summer League Blowout
It was the beginning of Year Two for Bronny James in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, and while his court time was limited to just over 10 minutes, he made an early impact that had fans buzzing. In the Lakers’ dominant 103-83 Summer League win over the Miami Heat during Day 2 of the California Classic, Bronny’s energy and defensive instincts were on full display. His biggest highlight came right at the start of the game—he intercepted a pass near Miami’s three-point line and took it coast to coast, finishing with an explosive dunk that ignited the crowd and set the tone for the rest of the game.
Though Bronny logged only 10 points, 2 rebounds, and a steal, his presence was felt. The game’s top performer was Cole Swider, who led the Lakers in both scoring and minutes. Swider dropped 20 points to go along with 3 rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a block, showing off his versatile offensive game. Darius Bazley also impressed with a near double-double, posting 16 points and 9 rebounds.
DJ Steward chipped in a strong all-around performance with 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and a block. Sean Rice contributed 13 points and 4 assists, while rookies like RJ Davis and Dalton Knecht added depth with key contributions on both ends of the floor.
On the Miami side, shooting guard Bryson Warren stood out with 18 points, but it wasn’t enough to match the Lakers’ balanced and aggressive attack.
The win moves the Lakers forward in the California Classic, where they’ll next face off against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. With Bronny showing signs of growth and several Lakers making strong impressions, the team will be one to watch as Summer League action continues.
