After missing seven straight games with a groin injury, LeBron James returned to the floor on Monday as the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Orlando Magic. James did not appear to be in a chipper mood after the Lakers sustained a 12-point loss to the Magic in his return.

LeBron James returned from a 2-week injury absence Saturday night, looking rested and ready to lead Lakers down the stretch toward the postseason. And then almost nothing else went right for the Los Angeles during a 146-115 thrashing from the Chicago Bulls.

The Los Angeles Lakers had been thriving since trading for Luka Dončić, climbing all the way to the No. 2 seed in the West. But, after LeBron James suffered a left groin strain Saturday against the Boston Celtics, the Lakers are now facing a stretch where they may be down three starters.

Four days after the best NBA game of his career, Lakers rookie Bronny James had a career-high 39 points in a G League game Monday, earning praise from his dad, LeBron.

What makes Bronny James’ accomplishments so noteworthy? It’s the challenges he’s overcome to produce them. Bronny James is starting to prove the haters wrong. Yesterday, the L.A. Lakers second round draft choice—who just happens to be the son of NBA superstar Lebron James—scored a career high 39 points in a game for the South Bay Lakers of the G-League.