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LeBron James' Dunk Went Viral In Lakers-Suns Game

LeBron James had a big dunk during Sunday's game.

UPDATE: The Suns won by a score of 123-113, and LeBron James finished with 28 points, seven rebounds, 12 assists, two steals and one block.     

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.  

During the game, four-time NBA Champion LeBron James had a big highlight that went viral on social media.      

James stole the ball and finished the fast break with a one-handed dunk. 

Via The NBA: "LeBron James intercepts the pass and throws it down on the other end 😤"

James is still one of the most exciting players in the league and is averaging 24.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 52.2% from the field and 39.8% from the three-point range in 50 games. 

The Lakers are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 31-27 record in 58 games. 

They most recently beat the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 123-118, and James led the way with 30 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal while shooting 13/22 from the field and 2/3 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time. 

Following Sunday's game with the Suns, the Lakers will return to Los Angeles and play the Clippers (as the road team) on Wednesday evening.  

As for the Suns, they are the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 33-24 record in 57 games. 

They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak and are 6-4 over their last ten games. 

After the Lakers, the Suns will remain in Arizona to host Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets on Thursday evening. 

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