LeBron James has another victim with a chasedown block against the Suns

LeBron James turned back the clock with a signature block in Los Angeles Lakers match against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

James is going through the 23rd season of his legendary NBA career, the eighth with the Lakers. Going through the twilight years of his career, he saw his athleticism slowly decline over time, but made an effort to remain productive and available at a high level.

His high activity on the defensive side of the ball, although limited at times, remains incredible when making key stops. One of his highlights came in the first quarter when Jordan Goodwin stole the ball from James. Goodwin went on a fast break to try for a layup, but James chased him as he went up for a successful block.

As LeBron James, the Lakers played against the Suns

It was a great defensive highlight for LeBron James to help the Lakers escape with a chaotic 116-114 victory over the Suns.

Both teams exchanged blows during the game. Los Angeles led 111-97 with less than four minutes left, but Phoenix responded with a 12-0 run. The Suns even took the lead, but James and Marcus Smart made free throws in the final seconds to win on the road.

Free throws and rebounds made the difference in this match. The Lakers dominated in both categories, making 33 of 43 shots at the line with 54 rebounds. It wasn’t the same for the Suns as they made 21 of 25 free throws and grabbed 37 rebounds.

Four players scored in double figures for Los Angeles in the win, including James. He finished with 26 points, four assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks. He shot 8-of-17 from the field, including 1-of-5 from beyond the arc and 9-of-14 from the free throw line. Luka Doncic led the way with 29 points and six assists, Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Jackson Hayes had 12 points and nine rebounds.

Los Angeles improved to 18-7 on the season, holding fourth place in the Western Conference standings. They are tied with the San Antonio Spurs while trailing the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers will be looking forward to their next match, as they are on the road. They face the Utah Jazz on December 18th at 9:00 PM ET.