Celtics built substantial lead in second quarter and maintained it throughout the game
Celtics have a 4-2 record while Lakers are at 1-5
Lakers struggled offensively, Bronny James went 1-of-5 from the field with three rebounds, two points, one assist and one block
Neemias Queta led Boston Celtics to victory over Los Angeles Lakers in NBA 2K25 Summer League
Queta scored a game-high 22 points with eight rebounds and three blocks
In the NBA 2K25 Summer League, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers faced off in an intense match at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Celtics emerged victorious with a score of 88-74, thanks to a standout performance from Neemias Queta.
Queta led the Celtics with a game-high 22 points, adding eight rebounds and three blocks to his tally. His impressive display spearheaded Boston's dominant performance on both ends of the floor. The Celtics built a substantial lead in the second quarter and maintained it throughout the game.
The Lakers, on the other hand, struggled offensively and could not keep up with their opponents. Bronny James had another disappointing shooting night, going 1-of-5 from the field and finishing with three rebounds, two points, one assist and one block. His teammate Dalton Knecht was more successful in scoring 19 points for the Lakers.
Both teams have now played six games in the Summer League. The Celtics currently hold a 4-2 record while the Lakers are at 1-5.
Despite James' struggles, his father LeBron James remains optimistic about his son's potential. The Lakers will continue to support Bronny as he works on improving his game and gaining experience in the NBA system.
The Celtics will next face the Charlotte Hornets, while the Lakers take on the Atlanta Hawks.
Bronny James had a rough night in the Lakers loss to Celtics, going 1-of-5 from the field and finishing with three rebounds, two points, one assist and one block.
Bronny James went 0-for-8 from three-point range in his first Vegas Summer League showing.
Accuracy
Bronny James had a rough night in the Lakers' loss to Celtics, going 1-of-5 from the field and finishing with three rebounds, two points, one assist and one block.
Bronny James went 0-for-8 from three-point range in his first Vegas Summer League showing, posting eight points and five rebounds.
Bronny James acknowledged his limitations as a player, citing Davion Mitchell, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White as players he studies.
Bronny James was the No. 55 pick in the draft and will need some reps in the G League before contributing meaningful minutes on the Lakers.
D.J. MacLeay coaches the Celtics Summer League team
Jaden Springer was traded to the Celtics last season and finished with impressive stats in his first Summer League game
Baylor Scheierman was drafted by the Celtics as their 30th pick in this year’s draft and had a versatile performance in his first game with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists
Accuracy
The Lakers have a 0-3 record from California Classic Summer League and lost their first game in Las Vegas against the Rockets.
Bronny James finished with impressive stats in his first Summer League game against the Heat but had 4 turnovers.
Bronny James struggled in his first Summer League game against the Rockets with only 8 points, 5 rebounds, and no made three-pointers.
The Celtics allowed the Heat to shoot well in their first Summer League game: 61.5% from the field and 60% from beyond the arc.
Bronny James had a rough night in the Lakers loss to Celtics, going 1-of-5 from the field and finishing with three rebounds, two points, one assist and one block.
Bronny James scored only one point in the fourth quarter of the game
The Lakers summer league team lost its fifth straight game against the Celtics with a score of 88-74
He missed the start of last season due to a congenital heart defect diagnosis after going into cardiac arrest during a summer workout.
Accuracy
Bronny James finished 1 for 5 in the Lakers’ loss to Celtics with 2 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Bronny James had a rough night in the Lakers’ loss to Celtics, going 1-of-5 from the field and finishing with three rebounds, two points, one assist and one block.
Bronny James scored only one point in the fourth quarter of the game.
