LeBron James' Dunk Went Viral In Celtics-Lakers Game

On Thursday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Boston Celtics (at home).

During the first half, James had a huge highlight that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The Los Angeles Lakers: "HE'S DOING THAT AT 40?!"

James had eight points, five rebounds and one assist while shooting 4/8 from the field in his first 10 mintues of playing time.

Many people reacted to the big highlight.

@LADEig: "BRONNY LOVING LEBRON’S SLAM DUNK "

@BronGotGame "LeBron has had too many recent aggressive dunks in a half court setting, it’s like he’s not even 40"

Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet: "LeBron got the matchup he wanted in Luke Kornet to the perimeter on a switch, and blew by him for an emphatic right-handed dunk to put LA up 34-23 after 1.

LeBron had 8 points with 4 boards, Davis 9 and 4, and Reaves 8 with 3 assists."

@DaxGotFacts: "LeBron just punched that quarter ending dunk HARD"

NBA: "A 40-year-old SLEDGEHAMMER

LeBron closes the 1st on a STRONG note!

LAL up on BOS 34-23."

James came into the night with averages of 23.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists per contest while shooting 51.3% from the field and 39.8% from the three-point range in 38 games.

The Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 23-18 record in 41 games.

Following Boston, they will have another big matchup when they visit the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.