Bronny James reacts to his unexpected call-up by the Los Angeles Lakers, playing against Tyrese Maxey in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Tyrese Maxey put on a show Tuesday night, torching the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for 43 points as the short-handed Sixers rolled to a 118-104

Bronny James might not be ready for the NBA quite yet. James received some legitimate minutes in the first quarter of the Lakers’ 118-104 loss to the 76ers on Tuesday and was abused by guard Tyrese Maxey,

Bronny James has not been getting regular minutes. Most of the minutes he has gotten have come with the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate. So far this season, James has played in just 13 games this season. He actually got the most minutes of his career in the Lakers' matchup with the 76ers on Tuesday.

Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Explore the Lakers' coaching decision to give Bronny James extended minutes and how he performed against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, was recalled to the NBA after his 31-point performance in the G League on Friday. Turning in a career-high for the South Bay Lakers, James added two rebounds,

Bronny James struggled in his first extensive minutes with the Lakers, missing all his shots to go along with three turnovers, a performance that had coach JJ Redick second-guessing his decision to insert the rookie into his rotation against the 76ers.

Stephen A. Smith has urged LeBron James to protect his son amid his NBA struggles. Bronny James, 20, is in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and featured in a 118-104 loss to the

James went 0-for-5 and had three turnovers in 15 minutes on the court after he was called into the team, having been with the South Bay Lakers – the LA Lakers' G League affiliate.