Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James put his body on the line to draw a charge against a driving Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans during the NBA play-in tournament.
was a physical one, as the two sides fought to secure the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket.
One moment between Zion Williamson and LeBron James during the third quarter perfectly encapsulated the physical nature of the game, with the former coming up with a huge play on As Williamson drove hard to the basket, James attempted to take a charge and win possession back for his team. The result saw two of the biggest bodies in the league collide, with James getting lifted off his feet as he was launched backwards before landing hard on the ground. The 39-year-old could be seen grabbing at his elbow, appearing to be in some discomfort afterwards, though he remained in the game.James paid the price for putting his body on the line for his team.
That wasn't the only high-octane interaction between the two stars, as earlier in the game Williamson pulled a page out of James's book with a massive block off the backboard.James and Williamson were going back and forth all night, with both players making some big-time plays as they battle for the No. 7 seed.The Auburn Tigers need to watch out for these two Yale stars
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