The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night and dropped their third game in the last four overall contests. It was a close game throughout but the Thunder were able to pull away at the end.

Rookie guard Bronny James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James, has missed the last five games due to a heel contusion. It has been eight games since the 55th overall pick last appeared in NBA action, but James was active and available for the first three of those.

Find out why Lakers rookie Bronny James has been absent from recent games. Learn more about his NBA and G League journey.