LeBron James and Luka Doncic are already showing their playoff connection as the regular season winds down for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers already locked up an automatic spot in the playoffs, their first year doing so since their title run in 2020.

While surveying his teammates, Doncic effortlessly threw a high pass over Rockets forward Cam Whitmore. In a split second, James rushed toward the rim, caught the ball and ended the play with a thunderous dunk. After the play, James was seen smiling at Doncic, while the latter couldn't believe how it went down.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith have all been ruled out of the regular season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers.