LeBron James delivered an electrifying alley-oop dunk during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, showcasing his continued excellence in the NBA’s 23rd season. This impressive play, facilitated by Marcus Smart, came at a crucial time for the Lakers, who had just experienced a slump, losing three straight games.
With Los Angeles in need of a morale-boosting victory, James took charge early. Following a steal by Smart from Russell Westbrook, he made a stunning no-look alley-oop pass, allowing a sprinting James to finish with a spectacular two-handed dunk, igniting the crowd and setting the tone for the match.
Later in the game, James added another highlight to his night with a reverse two-handed dunk after catching a pass from Luka Doncic, further demonstrating his remarkable skill and timing at the age of 40.
The Lakers secured a decisive 125-101 victory against the Kings, dominating the game from start to finish and winning each quarter. Their defense significantly tightened, limiting Sacramento to just 101 points and forcing 19 turnovers.
James contributed significantly to the win with 24 points, along with five assists, three rebounds, and two steals, shooting an impressive 84.6% from the field. Doncic led the team with 34 points, while Nick Smith Jr. and Rui Hachimura also scored in double figures, with 21 and 12 points, respectively.
With this win, the Lakers improved their record to 20-10, placing them fourth in the Western Conference, just ahead of the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves. They will aim to build on this victory in their next game against the Detroit Pistons at home on December 30 at 10:30 p.m. ET, as they continue to strive for playoff positioning.