LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a valuable win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the context of the Western Conference playoff race.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Which was your favorite? The backdoor cut and alley-oop dunk in the first half? One of the many 3-pointers and ensuing celebrations? How about the second-half slam over an overwhelming Billiken?

We don't need to bang the "how is this guy still doing this!" drum every time LeBron James or Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry makes a play that is reminiscent of their younger version.  These guys aren't senior citizens.

Lakers forward LeBron James, soaring to the hoop for a layup past Bulls guard Josh Giddey, finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in the win Thursday. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Working in perfect unison, the Lakers showed ...

There's no secret LeBron James is 41 years old. One of the NBA's greatest players of all-time continues to play at an extremely high level, setting a new record literally every time he suits up for his next game.