Kevin Durant and LeBron James Face Off for the First Time in Five Years in Preseason Matchup
Key points:
- Kevin Durant and LeBron James faced off for the first time in almost five years in a preseason matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.
- Despite the Suns' dominant 123-100 win, Durant and James had limited playing time.
- The Lakers and Suns will meet again in the regular season for a more meaningful matchup.
Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a dominant preseason finale win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. In a rare matchup between two iconic figures in basketball, Durant and James shared the court for the first time in almost five years. While the game didn’t provide many major moments, Durant scored a team-high 21 points and hit an easy 3-pointer over James just before halftime. The Suns cruised to a 123-100 victory, outscoring the Lakers by 20 points in the third quarter. The two teams will face off again next week in a much more meaningful matchup.
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