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LeBron James' Alley-Oop Dunk Went Viral In Cavs-Lakers Game

LeBron James had a big highlight during Saturday's game.

Ben Stinar

Feb 25, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts as he
Feb 25, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts as he / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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On Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Cleveland Cavaliers (at home) in California.

During the first half, four-time NBA Champion LeBron James had a huge alley-oop dunk that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "LEBRON SOARS IN FOR THE LOB FROM AR! 🤯"

At 39, James is still among the best (and most exciting) players in the NBA.

He has put up 15 points, five rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and one block while shooting 7/14 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in his first 29 minutes of playing time.

James came into the day with impressive averages of 25.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 53.6% from the field and 41.6% from the three-point range in 67 games.

The Lakers are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 44-33 record in 77 games.

They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a three-game winning streak.

Following the Cavs, the Lakers will play their next game on Sunday evening when they host Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

As for the Cavs, they entered the day as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-31 record in 77 games.

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games.

Following the Lakers, the Cavs will remain in Los Angeles for a showdown with Russell Westbrook and the Clippers on Sunday afternoon.

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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.

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