On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Washington Wizards in Washington, D.C.
LeBron James had 18 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 7/13 from the field and 2/2 from three-point range in his first 23 minutes of playing time.
LeBron James’ Dunk Went Viral In Lakers-Wizards NBA Game On Friday
In addition, James also had a big dunk that got a lot of views on social media.
Via Bleacher Report: “LEBRON CAUGHT THE LOB WITH THE LEFT HAND ✋🔥”
LEBRON CAUGHT THE LOB WITH THE LEFT HAND ✋🔥 pic.twitter.com/zJoCZOtmeY
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 31, 2026
Many people reacted to the dunk on social media:
@CourtsideBuzzX: “DEANDRE AYTON WITH AN ALLEY-OOP TO LEBRON JAMES FOR THE LEFTY DUNK! 41 year old legend! 🍿👑”
NBA: “LEBRON. JAMES. 🤯🤯 Finishes the BIG alley-oop jam with the left!”
Yahoo Sports: “LEBRON GOES SKY HIGH FOR THE DUNK 😱”
LEBRON GOES SKY HIGH FOR THE DUNK 😱 pic.twitter.com/pLTjB5ZbnR
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 31, 2026
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James came into the night with averages of 22.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.2% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range in 29 games.
He is in his 23rd NBA season (and eighth with the Lakers).
Halftime: Lakers 77, Wizards 48
Luka Doncic has 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists — his second 20-point triple-double in a half in his career. The Lakers are shooting 64%. LeBron James has 14 points. Deandre Ayton has 14 and 5. Jaxson Hayes has 10. LA has 9 steals.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) January 31, 2026
The Lakers are the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 28-18 record in 46 games.
They are 16-10 in 26 games on the road (and 5-5 over their last ten total).
Following the Wizards, the Lakers will head to New York City for a showdown with Jalen Brunson and the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
LEBRON WITH THE LEFT HAND 🔥
His reaction after 😂 pic.twitter.com/xKcUCsq7tS
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 31, 2026
As for the Wizards, they are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 12-34 record in 46 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (but 2-8 over their last ten).
Following the Lakers, the Wizards will host DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings on Sunday in Washington, D.C.
