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LeBron James' Absurd Pass Went Viral In Timberwolves-Lakers Game

LeBron James made a fantastic pass during Sunday's game.

UPDATE: The Lakers won by a score of 120-109, and LeBron James had 29 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. 

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves at home in California.      

During the game, four-time NBA Champion LeBron James made an excellent pass that got a lot of views on social media. 

James caught the rebound and immediately threw a full-court assist to Rui Hachimura, who finished off the play with a layup. 

James is among the best passers in the NBA and is currently averaging 25.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 52.8% from the field and 40.5% from the three-point range in 56 games. 

The Lakers are currently the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 35-30 record in 65 games. 

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and most recently beat the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 123-122 (James did not play in the game). 

Following the Timberwolves, the Lakers will play their next game on Wednesday evening when they visit the Sacramento Kings. 

At home, they are 23-11 in 34 games, while they are 12-19 in 31 games on the road. 

Despite turning 39 in December, James still remains among the best players in the NBA and recently played in his 20th All-Star Game. 

Last season, he led the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals. 

As for the Timberwolves, they are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 44-20 record in 64 games.  

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games. 

Following the Lakers, the Timberwolves will play the Clippers (in Los Angeles) on Tuesday evening. 

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