WATCH: 39-year-old LeBron James makes Kawhi Leonard go 0-11 in FG stunning fans

LeBron James guarded Kawhi Leonard out of the game, against the LA Clippers.

WATCH: 39-year-old LeBron James makes Kawhi Leonard go 0-11 in FG stunning fans

Kawhi Leonard against LeBron James (Via NBA Latam)

It may sound too early to say it but it seems the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be regaining their rhythm after a series of losses. The past few months haven’t been the best for both LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. 4 losses in a row and in dire need of a win, the Lakers finally registered their first win of 2024 against city rivals LA Clippers.

While the highlight of the game was the win itself, one particular segment involving the likes of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard ended up going viral. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated a rather toothless Clippers side by a narrow 106-103 scoreline. In what turned out to be the LeBron James show, he was not only able to put up 25 points but even managed to lockdown Kawhi Leonard, who scored 0 points on the night when guarded by the 39-year-old.

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As for the Clippers, their 5-win streak came to a brief halt last night as they failed to get over the line against the Lakers. With 22 wins and 13 wins, Tyronn Lue and his squad have entered 2024 with a new optimism.

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But their recent match-up against the Lakers wasn’t the most fruitful one. Nevertheless, players like Paul George and Ivica Zubac did their part, together contributing 44 points and 23 rebounds in the game. At the same time, it was a night to forget for Kawhi Leonard, who got absolutely humiliated by LeBron James.

From the time LeBron James started guarding Kawhi Lenord in that game, the Clippers superstar didn’t have a sniff of a bucket. He tried everything from within the paint to corner threes, but LeBron did not let his man go. Fortunately for Leonard, he did manage to end the game with 15 points and 8 rebounds, which obviously wasn’t enough to secure them a win.

LeBron’s epic dunk sends a clear message

There is no denying or shying away from the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t been in the best of form. Since winning the inaugural In-Season tournament, things have gone all downhill for them. But their recent game against the LA Clippers may be a sign of hope.

After a narrow 106-103 win over their city rivals, it was a joyous occasion for the Laker fans. So much so that even LeBron entered the party with an outrageous dunk during the game, sending a clear message.

LeBron James’ dunk against LA Clippers (Via BBC)

In the 3rd quarter of the game, LeBron provided a “poster stamp” dunk over Paul George, showcasing his confidence coming into 2024. For the entirety of the game, LeBron James was simply unplayable. From breaking defenses to showing his side of the defense, the “King” ran the show as they finally got their long-awaited win for this year.

It remains unclear as to what this Lakers team will display going forward in the season. And the question arises, will they be able to launch a title challenge? For the In-Season champions to cross this hurdle may be a big ask, but not an impossible task, considering the kind of talent they possess. They have done it before. And they could do it again. But will they? Only time can tell.

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