Published 13:24 IST, January 20th 2020

LeBron James high-fives a young fan through the glass after Lakers beat Rockets: WATCH

LA Lakers beat the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. LeBron James starred on the court but won the internet after high-fiving a young fan through the glass.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Los Angeles Lakers produced a dominant display at Toyota Center to beat Houston Rockets 124-115 on Saturday night (Sunday IST). LeBron James starred in absence of his strike partner Anthony Davis registering 31 points and 12 assists against Rockets. Despite his stellar showings, LeBron James is making rounds on internet for his kind moment with a young fan after game.

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A Rockets fan James Fortune posted a video on social media lauding LeBron James for his kind gesture after Lakers' win at Rockets. foot shows LeBron James walking down tunnel before stopping by and approaching Fortune and his young cousin Riley. James instantly gels up with young fan and high-fives her through glass. video instantly went viral on social media with fans applauding Lakers star for his kind gesture.

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Coming back to game, LeBron James, as mentioned produced a stellar showing against Rockets. So much so that 34-year-old drew 'MVP chants' from Rockets fans at Toyota Center. Fellow MVP candidate and Rockets star James Harden dropped 34 points while also ding 6 rebounds and 7 assists.

win helped Lakers go 34-8 (win-loss) in Western Conference in ir hunt for NBA championship. With Anthony Davis out for upcoming games, LeBron James will be expected to take charge for Lakers. Lakers' next game is at Boston Celtics on Monday night (Tuesday IST).

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13:24 IST, January 20th 2020