Dec 15, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard LeBron James (23) goes up for a dunk during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

LeBron James' Dunk Went Viral In Jazz-Lakers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Nov 20, 2024 12:28 AM ET

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Utah Jazz (at home).

During the second half, LeBron James threw down a dunk that got a lot of views on social media.

James had 20 points, one rebound and ten assists while shooting 7/13 from the field and 1/5 from the three-point range in his first 23 minutes of playing time.

Via The NBA: "THROW IT DOWN BRON!

The mid-air switch to the left ️"

THROW IT DOWN BRON!

The mid-air switch to the left ️ pic.twitter.com/rZD2sXTZLW
— NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2024

Many fans reacted to the big dunk (via SportsCenter's Instagram post).

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James entered the night with averages of 23.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 9.2 assists per contest while shooting 51.4% from the field and 43.1% from the three-point range in 13 games.

Via StatMamba: "Most 20/10 games in Year 20 or later:

44 — LeBron James
3 — All other players combined"

Most 20/10 games in Year 20 or later:

44 — LeBron James
3 — All other players combined pic.twitter.com/WY3zFjdTYM
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 20, 2024

The Lakers are off to an excellent start to the year with a 9-4 record in 13 games.

They are the third seed in the Western Conference (and also in the middle of a five-game winning streak).

Following Utah, the Lakers will play their next game on Thursday evening when they host the Orlando Magic.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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