LeBron James goes left to poster the Thunder’s Chet Holmgren
Age is just a number, but for lebron jamesit’s obviously just a suggestion. In the closing moments of Monday night’s showdown between Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 41-year-old superstar proved he still has plenty of summer left in his legs.
With less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Lakers trailing by five, James made a play that would go down as a season highlight for the rest of the season, casually strolling toward the rim before seeing Chet Holmgren with a massive left hand jab.
The sequence started with Marcus Smart, who found James on an inside pass near the top of the key. LeBron James didn’t hesitate, attacking the heart of the Oklahoma City Thunder defense.
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Even as 7-foot Chet Holmgren spun to contest the shot, James rose high and used his arm to finish the play, drawing roar from the Cripto.com Arena crowd. The dunk cut the lead to just one possession, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a late surge by the visitors.
Despite King’s heroics, the Los Angeles Lakers had their four-game winning streak snapped in a 119-110 loss. LeBron James finished the night with 22 points, six rebounds and 10 assists, nearly recording another triple-double in the absence of Luka Doncic.
Austin Reeves also provided a big sparkrecording 16 points and seven assists, but the Lakers struggled to contain Jalen Williams down the stretch. Williams led all scorers with 23 points, while Chet Holmgren added 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The loss keeps the Lakers in the middle of the Western Conference playoff race, but the image of James towering over one of the league’s best young rim protectors remains the highlight of the night. As the team prepares for their next match, they can take solace in the fact that their veteran leader is still capable of bringing back the time when the lights are at their brightest.
2026-02-10 06:06:00
