LeBron James hammers home alley-oop dunk as Los Angeles Lakers defeat Boston Celtics

LeBron James finished a fast-break with a devastating alley-oop dunk in the Los Angeles Lakers' dramatic win over the Boston Celtics

LeBron James hammered home a devastating alley-oop dunk en route to his 77th career triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in a thrilling finish at the TD Garden.

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James recorded 28 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists (all game-high totals) and made a vital three-pointer in the final minute of the game before Rajon Rondo's buzzer-beating 20ft jump shot earned the Lakers a dramatic 129-128 win.

Earlier in the game, James wowed the Boston crowd with a devastating alley-oop finish.

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WIth 2:17 left in the second quarter and the Celtics in possession, James stole a Kyrie Irving bounce pass intended for Gordon Hayward who was cutting down the lane.

LeBron James posted his 77th career triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics in a thrilling encounter

James took possession and initiated the fast break, streaking upcourt before dishing the ball to team-mate Brandon Ingram.

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Thursday night's scores

  • Los Angeles Lakers 129-128 Boston Celtics
  • Minnesota Timberwolves 112-122 Orlando Magic
  • Los Angeles Clippers 92-116 Indiana Pacers
  • Toronto Raptors 119-101 Atlanta Hawks
  • Memphis Grizzlies 95-117 Oklahoma City Thunder
  • San Antonio Spurs 118-127 Portland Trail Blazers

The young Lakers forward took one dribble and lofted a return alley-oop pass high above the rim that James slammed home with authority.

Click the video at the top of the page to watch LeBron's huge alley-oop slam.

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