Lakers’ LeBron James impresses fans after foot injury against Morant, Grizzlies | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Lakers’ LeBron James impresses fans after foot injury against Morant, Grizzlies | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 15: LeBron James #23 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.Com Arena on December 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

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After a two-game absence due to foot soreness, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James returned to the lineup in Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies and wasted no time getting fans to their feet at Crypto.com Arena.

James caused a stir in the first quarter with a scintillating sequence in which he delivered a one-handed dunk followed by a chase-down block:

James’ return to the lineup clearly provided a spark for the Lakers, as they held an 18-point lead at halftime and even led by 23 points in the game.

Fans on social media couldn’t contain their excitement as they watched the Lakers put on a dominant performance while the 39-year-old legend was back on the court:

²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 @BronGotGame

The connection between LeBron and AD is too good to witness😮‍💨😮‍💨

Dave McMenamin @Mcten

The Lakers are 58-38 at the end of the second quarter over a Grizzlies team that entered the evening winning ten of its last eleven games. Anthony Davis already has 22 pts and 10 rebs and LeBron was strong in his return (8 pts, 5 rebs, 4 ast, 2 blk)

The Lakers have struggled to find inconsistency this season, so here’s hoping James’ return to the lineup brings positive results as they look to establish themselves as Western Conference contenders.

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