The game was put to bed by the final minutes, which allowed Lakers head coach JJ Redick to empty out his bench. This allowed their No. 55 pick from the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James, to participate in the 11th game of his NBA career. James appeared for the last two minutes of the game; however, he did not record a single point.

In a strategic move during the fourth quarter, 20-year-old Bronny James stepped onto the court for a brief but significant two-minute appearance. While the statistical sheets remained unmarked during his tenth game with the Lakers,