NBA enthusiasts were treated to a special moment on Thursday when LeBron James and Kevin Durant faced off for the first time in five years. The last encounter between the Los Angeles Lakers’ iconic star and the scoring sensation of the Phoenix Suns took place during their Christmas Day clash in 2018, an astonishing 1,767 days ago. As expected, their reunion did not disappoint, with KD leading the Suns in a valiant effort, and LeBron demonstrating his clutch prowess to secure a 100-95 victory for the Purple and Gold.

Following the game, LeBron shared more about his rivalry with Durant and acknowledged that there aren’t many more head-to-head battles in their futures. Both players find themselves in the twilight of their careers. Nevertheless, LeBron emphasized that he does not take any moment on the court against KD for granted.

“We don’t have many matchups left. Not sure how many we have left, so you don’t ever want to take it for granted when you’re out there with such a great player, one of the best to ever play this game. It’s always a treat. It’s fun,” LeBron expressed, as reported by Hoops Hype.

Certainly, LeBron James exhibited a level of motivation against Kevin Durant and the Suns that was as strong as ever. The Lakers’ forward notched 21 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, capping his performance with consecutive clutch layups in the final minute to secure the victory for LA.

Durant reciprocated the sentiment, giving his all with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal sidelined. KD delivered a stellar 39-point performance, along with 11 rebounds and two assists, in a valiant attempt to lead Phoenix to victory.

It’s worth noting that the Suns’ leader had nothing but admiration for LeBron, both before and after the thrilling contest.