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LeBron James’ Dunk Went Viral In Lakers-Grizzlies Game
LeBron James had a huge dunk during Friday’s game.
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On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Memphis Grizzlies (in Tennessee).
During the game, four-time NBA Champion LeBron James had a huge dunk that got a lot of views on social media.
James went straight to the basket and finished off the big highlight with a one-handed jam.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 13, 2024
James had a good start to the game with 17 points, five rebounds and four assists while shooting 7/10 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range in his 25 minutes of playing time.
Lakers lead at the half, 68-64. pic.twitter.com/LaufhfSdLb
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) April 13, 2024
He came into the evening with averages of 25.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 53.8% from the field and 41.2% from the three-point range in 69 games.
The Lakers are the tenth seed in the Western Conference (the final play-in tournament spot) with a 45-35 record in 80 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games but are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak.
Following Memphis, the Lakers will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they visit Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Apr 12, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots during
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As for the Grizzlies, they are the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 27-53 record in 80 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a three-game losing streak.
Following their matchup with Los Angeles, the Grizzlies will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they host Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Memphis.