LeBron James and Kevin Durant gave a tremendous performance for the fans at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night.

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers prevailed, James showed that it was more than just a basketball game by having a heartfelt moment with Wanda Durant following the Lakers’ 100-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns, their first of the year.

Even though he is in his 38th season, LeBron James appears to be enjoying the great energy in the NBA after yet another success. Both James and Durant gave outstanding performances on Thursday night, but James appeared to have a stronger performance in the fourth quarter as he scored 10 of his 21 points during that stretch. Even with 1:11 left, he made a game-winning basket to help the Lakers win their first game after they overcame the Suns in a thrilling comeback.

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Durant showed his respect for James after the game, saying he serves as a guide for his own playing prowess. He conceded that reaching some of James’s achievements would be a noteworthy accomplishment and a mark of success. In spite of the absence of important players like Bradley Beal and Devin Booker, Durant had a fantastic game, finishing with 39 points and 11 rebounds. James and Durant had not played on an NBA floor since Christmas 2018 owing to a variety of injuries and health and safety procedures, so the battle was much awaited. Basketball fans were ecstatic to see two lifelong friends who have been destroying the game for 20 years share the court once more, even if the Lakers won.