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NBA fans react to LeBron James' viral behind-the-back pass in the Lakers-Raptors game

The Los Angeles Lakers will play against the Toronto Raptors in Canada on Friday evening.

In the second half, LeBron James made an excellent pass that garnered a lot of views on social media.

James had 19 points, four rebounds, eight assists and a steal in his first 22 minutes while shooting 7/11 from the field and 3/5 from three-point range.

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Many fans reacted to the highlight.

@TheCaptainReno: “This duo is carrying the entire team tonight”

@LakersDailyCom: “LeBron with an absolutely amazing pass behind the back to AD”

@E_Book88: “Lebron is the greatest passer we have ever seen”

@LakersNation: “What a pass from Lebron!”

Behind the back to AD for an easy bucket.”

@LBJsBest: “The LeBron behind the left pass is insane, ngl 🔥👑”

James came into the night averaging 21.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game while shooting 48.7% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range in five games lap.

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November 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the net against Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images / John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Lakers are 3-2 in their first five games, most recently losing to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-110 in Ohio.

After their matchup with the Raptors, they stay on the road to visit Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons in Michigan on Monday.

As for the Raptors, they are 1-4 in their first five games after losing to the Charlotte Hornets by a score of 138-133.

After the Lakers, they will host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday evening in Toronto, Canada.