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LeBron James' Dunk Went Viral In Pistons-Lakers Game

LeBron James had an exciting highlight during Tuesday's game.

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Detroit Pistons in California

The Lakers dominated for most of the night and won by a score of 125-111. 

LeBron James led the way with 25 points, one rebound and eight assists while shooting 9/15 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.  

During the game, the four-time NBA Champion had an exciting highlight that went viral on social media.  

Austin Reaves dished an incredible behind-the-back pass to James, who finished off the play with a one-handed dunk. 

James is now averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 52.0% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point range in 49 games.  

With the victory, the Lakers improved to 29-26 in 55 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.  

They are 7-3 over their last ten games and in the middle of a two-game winning streak. 

Following the Pistons, the Lakers will now head to Salt Lake City for a matchup with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday evening. 

On the road, they are 10-17 in 27 games, while they have gone 19-9 in 28 games at home. 

As for the Pistons, they dropped to 8-45 in 53 games, which has them as the 15th seed in the Eastern Conference.  

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

Following the Lakers, the Pistons will visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday evening in Arizona. 

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