LeBron James’ alley-oop dunk gained widespread attention following the Cavs-Lakers game

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

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During Saturday afternoon’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers in California, LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion, executed a remarkable alley-oop dunk during the first half, garnering significant attention on social media.

At 39 years old, LeBron James continues to rank among the top and most thrilling players in the NBA.

In his initial 29 minutes of gameplay, he showcased his versatility by accumulating 15 points, five rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, and one block. His shooting performance was solid, going 7 for 14 from the field and 1 for 4 from three-point range.

Heading into the day, James boasted impressive season averages of 25.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting at a remarkable 53.6% from the field and 41.6% from beyond the arc across 67 games.

Currently, the Lakers hold the ninth seed in the competitive Western Conference, sporting a 44-33 record after 77 games. Their recent form has been strong, with an 8-2 record over their last ten games and currently enjoying a three-game winning streak.

Following their matchup against the Cavaliers, the Lakers are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening, led by Anthony Edwards.

The Cavaliers started the day holding the third seed in the Eastern Conference, boasting a 46-31 record after 77 games played.

Despite a recent slump, going 4-6 in their last ten games, the Cavs remain a formidable force in the conference.

After facing off against the Lakers, they’ll continue their Los Angeles stint with a Sunday afternoon matchup against Russell Westbrook and the Clippers.