Age might be undefeated, but LeBron James is still out here throwing counterpunches like he’s in his prime. Monday night against the Thunder, with the game hanging in the balance and the Lakers clawing to stay within striking distance, the 41-year-old delivered a moment that reminded everyone why he's still must-watch basketball.
Down five with under two minutes to go, the Lakers needed a spark. What they got instead was a jolt of vintage LeBron.
After receiving a pass from Marcus Smart near the top of the key, James took a decisive dribble, turned the corner, and charged straight into the paint. Waiting for him?
Chet Holmgren - all 7-foot-1 of him, arms up, ready to challenge. But LeBron didn’t flinch.
LeBron LEFT HAND DUNK pic.twitter.com/v2dKJXwygE
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Instead, he rose - left hand cocked back - and detonated over Holmgren with a thunderous poster slam that sent the Crypto.com Arena crowd into a frenzy.
It was the kind of play that instantly goes viral, the kind that reminds you this isn’t just any 41-year-old - this is LeBron James, still capable of defying time and gravity in a single leap.
The dunk cut the deficit to one possession, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome. The Lakers ultimately fell 119-110, snapping their four-game win streak. Still, that moment - that dunk - was the exclamation point on a night where LeBron once again showed he’s not just hanging on; he’s still leading from the front.
James finished with 22 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists - flirting with a triple-double in a performance that had all the trademarks of his all-around brilliance. And he did it without Luka Doncic in the lineup, stepping up as the engine of the offense when the team needed him most.
Austin Reaves chipped in with 16 points and seven assists, continuing to bring energy and playmaking from the backcourt. But the Lakers couldn’t contain Jalen Williams, who led all scorers with 23 points and was a steady force for the Thunder down the stretch. Holmgren, despite being on the wrong end of LeBron’s highlight, still posted a solid double-double with 13 points and 10 boards.
The loss keeps the Lakers in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race - not in the driver’s seat, but very much in the mix. And while the standings matter, what stood out Monday night was the enduring brilliance of a player who refuses to fade quietly. LeBron didn’t just make a play; he made a statement.
As the Lakers turn the page to their next matchup, they’ll do so knowing their leader is still capable of rising - literally and figuratively - when it matters most.