On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.
The Lakers won by a score of 116-114.
LeBron James finished the victory with 26 points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 8/17 from the field in 36 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance In Lakers-Suns
Here’s what people were saying about James:
StatMuse: “LeBron vs Suns: 26 points 2 steals 2 blocks and the game-winning free throws.”
@KaydenFather: “At 40yrs LeBron literally can still control all facets of the game if he wants”
@BronMuse: “LEBRON JAMES IN THE LAST 3 GAMES: 24.7 PPG 8.3 RPG 6.0 APG 2.0 BPG 1.0 SPG 56/36/68% 64% TS HE’S BACK!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Real Sports: “Reminder that LeBron James has the most clutch points in NBA HISTORY.”
Bleacher Report: “LEBRON CHASEDOWN BLOCK IN YEAR 23 😤🔥”
LEBRON CHASEDOWN BLOCK IN YEAR 23 😤🔥 pic.twitter.com/IRXqxzB4qZ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 15, 2025
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James is now averaging 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7.2 assists per contest while shooting 46.9% from the field and 29.3% from three-point range in nine games.
He is in his 23rd NBA season (and eighth with the Lakers).
Via Bleacher Report: “SUNS-LAKERS ENDING WAS WILD 😳 Dillon Brooks EJECTED after clutch 3, LeBron FOULED on three point attempt, hits free throws to win it for the Lakers”
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The Lakers are off to an excellent start to the 2025-26 season with an 18-7 record in 25 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 11-3 in 14 games on the road).
Following the Suns, the Lakers will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
Via Real Sports: “Most 25-point games after turning 40: 25 — LeBron James 11 — Michael Jordan”
As for the Suns, they are now 14-12 in 26 games, which has them as the seventh seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and 8-5 in 13 games at home).
Following the Lakers, the Suns will play their next game on Thursday night when they host Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in Arizona.
James was the first pick in the 2003 NBA Draft out of high school.
The four-time NBA Champion has also spent time playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat.
Despite turning 41 later this month, James still remains one of the best 25 players in the NBA.
