LOOK: LeBron James flies to the rim and other pictures of the day in the NBA
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a slam dunk over Isaac Jones #17 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) bows his head during the National Anthem before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) takes a deep breath during the National Anthem before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks to pass the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) fight for possession of the ball during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) goes up for the shot during the first quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocks a shot by Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Reddick argues a call during the second quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) high fives forward Anthony Davis (3) after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) dunks the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) dunks the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Detail view of the shoes of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball against Sacramento Kings center Isaac Jones (17) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after attempting a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after attempting a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a shot attempt against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (15) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the first half at United Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first half at United Center.
NBA: Miami Heat at Orlando Magic
Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) is fouled by Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph (10) in the second quarter at Kia Center.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) controls the ball against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) in the first quarter at Barclays Center.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) passes the ball against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) in the first quarter at Barclays Center.
NBA: Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) controls the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch talks with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Target Center.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) dribbles the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the first half at Target Center.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) drives to the basket and shoots the ball past Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) in the first half at Target Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half at United Center.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) backs towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) plays defense in the first half at Target Center.
NBA: Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks guard Delon Wright (55) passes the ball against Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum.
NBA: Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks forward Andre Jackson Jr. (44) drives against Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) goes to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first half at United Center.
NBA: Miami Heat at Orlando Magic
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) controls the ball against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Kia Center.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots the ball over Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder (71) in the first half at Target Center.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at Phoenix Suns
Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) during the first half at Footprint Center.
NBA: Miami Heat at Orlando Magic
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) drives to the hoop past Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) in the second quarter at Kia Center.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Footprint Center.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) passes the ball around Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) during the first half at State Farm Arena.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) during the second half at United Center.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) shoots the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Frost Bank Center.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) drives the ball towards the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the second half at State Farm Arena.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) blocks a shot from Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) in the second half at Target Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half at United Center.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) looks over in the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) looks over in the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the second half at State Farm Arena.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) attempts to drive to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and is fouled in the second half at Target Center.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives the ball towards the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) during the second half at State Farm Arena.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Target Center.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) passes the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) during the second half at United Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
Detailed view of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoes during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) in the second at Frost Bank Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) smiles after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket as LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket as LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard looks on from the bench in street clothes during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center.
Portland Trail Blazers v San Antonio Spurs
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 21: Jabari Walker #34 of the Portland Trail Blazers takes shots before their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 21, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings beats Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers to a lose ball during the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a slam dunk over Isaac Jones #17 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Trey Lyles #41 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings slam dunks over Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after there was a no foul call on a play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Trey Lyles #41 of the Sacramento Kings and D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers battles for a rebound during the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings shoots and scores over Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Detroit Pistons v Phoenix Suns
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 21: Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns warms up prior to the NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at Footprint Center on December 21, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after dunking against Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after dunking against Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after dunking against Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Two fans wearing guard uniforms from the Squid Game series sit courtside during the second quarter between the Atlanta Hawks and the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Desmond Bane #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives against Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Memphis Grizzlies v Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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