Lakers’ LeBron James, Marcus Smart combine for back-and-forth fast break slam

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for their third straight win as they battle the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.

The Lakers are leaning on the momentum from their back-to-back conquests of the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors, giving them an extra bounce against the Pelicans.

It was pretty evident in the third quarter, when Marcus Smart and LeBron James teamed up for a breakaway jam.

Smart telegraphed the pass of Saddiq Bey before playing a back-and-forth catch with James. The four-time MVP finished it with a thunderous slam, completing their defense-to-offense highlight.

Marcus Smart and LeBron James combine for the fast break slam

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The 41-year-old James has been on a dunk tour as of late, showing he can still get up despite his age.

The 31-year-old Smart, meanwhile, has played his role well, disrupting the opponent’s offense with his tenacity and relentlessness. It’s no wonder he has retained his starting role even if the Lakers’ lineup has returned to full health.

As of writing, the Lakers and the Pelicans are in a tight contest in the fourth quarter.

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