LeBron James calls his number for a monster dunk
LeBron James he pulled off a miraculous dunk in Los Angeles A dominant victory for the Lakers over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
James continues to dunk at age 41, showing off his incredible athleticism due to his exceptional experience. He also continues to shine as one of the best veteran stars in the league, helping Los Angeles maintain its status as a playoff contender.
His highlight came midway through the fourth quarter. James had the ball off the Washington logo passed his opponent to get to the paint and leap into the air to throw down a fierce dunk.
LeBron James is crushing it đź‘‘
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As LeBron James, the Lakers played against the Wizards
LeBron James continues to wow opposing crowds with his flashy touches, helping the Lakers torch the Wizards 142-111 at home.
Los Angeles got off to a good start, taking a 77-48 halftime lead and looking back. Washington was unable to slow down its aggressive offense, scoring 31 or more points in every quarter.
Shot selection, free throws and possessions (steals and blocks) made the difference in this matchup. The Lakers dominated in all three categories, making 61% of their shots, knocking down 24 free throws and scoring 21. It wasn’t the same for the Wizards as they made just 44% of their total attempts, converted seven shots at the line and committed 14 steals.
Five players scored in double figures in the Los Angeles win, including James. He finished with 20 points, six assists, three rebounds and two steals. He shot 8 of 16 from the field, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Luka Dončić led the way with a triple-double of 37 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds. Next is Deandre Ayton with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura had 11 points and two rebounds. Meanwhile, Jackson Hayes had 10 points and three rebounds.
Los Angeles improved to a 29-18 record on the season, holding fifth place in the Western Conference standings. They are tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves while trailing the Houston Rockets by one game and the Denver Nuggets by three games.
The Lakers will look forward to their next match, staying on the road. They face the New York Knicks and tip-off will take place on February 1st at 7pm ET.
2026-01-31 02:53:00
