LeBron James is 41 years old and still doing things that make you shake your head and laugh in disbelief. Friday night in Washington, he added yet another clip to his ever-growing highlight reel - this time with a thunderous fourth-quarter dunk that reminded everyone exactly who he still is.
With the Lakers already in full control of the game, James took the ball near the Wizards logo, turned on the jets, and blew past his defender like it was 2013 again. He rose up in the paint and threw down a vicious one-handed jam that brought the bench to its feet and silenced the home crowd. It was vintage LeBron - power, precision, and pure athleticism - from a guy who’s been in the league longer than some of his teammates have been alive.
The dunk was just one exclamation point in a game full of them for Los Angeles, who dismantled the Wizards 142-111. The Lakers came out firing and never looked back, building a 77-48 lead by halftime and keeping their foot on the gas the rest of the way. Washington had no answers defensively, giving up 31 or more points in every quarter and struggling to match the Lakers' energy on both ends of the floor.
The numbers tell the story: the Lakers shot a blistering 61% from the field, hit 24 free throws, and racked up 21 combined steals and blocks - a stat often referred to as “stocks.” That kind of efficiency and defensive activity is hard to beat.
On the other side, the Wizards shot just 44%, managed only seven free throws, and recorded 14 stocks. Simply put, Los Angeles won every key category - and it showed.
LeBron finished with a strong all-around performance: 20 points on 8-of-16 shooting, including 2-of-3 from deep, to go with six assists, three rebounds, and two steals. But he wasn’t alone.
Luka Doncic led the charge with a monster triple-double - 37 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds - putting on a clinic in offensive control. Deandre Ayton added a dominant 28-point, 13-rebound night, providing a physical presence inside that Washington couldn’t match.
LeBron James SLAMS IT DOWN 👑
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Rui Hachimura chipped in with 11 points, and Jaxson Hayes added 10 more off the bench.
With the win, the Lakers improved to 29-18 on the season, holding firm in the fifth seed out West. They’re currently level with Minnesota, just one game behind Houston, and three back of Denver - a tight race that’s shaping up to go down to the wire.
Next up, the Lakers head to Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks on February 1. If Friday night was any indication, LeBron and company are locked in - and still very much a threat in the playoff picture.