LeBron James broke Michael Jordan’s record for most 30-point games in league history, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 119-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The historic moment came during the fourth quarter when James hit a fadeaway jumper over Onyeka Okongwu.
James finished with 30 points, eight assists, and 13-of-20 shooting, helping the Lakers improve their record in their last 11 games. With this achievement, he surpassed Jordan’s previous mark of 562 games with at least 30 points, taking his total to 563 games.
The victory marked a positive turn for the Lakers, who were on a two-game losing streak before James’ return from injury. Since his comeback on December 15, James has averaged 27.4 points, 8.1 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game in eight starts, leading the team to a 6-2 record.
The Lakers will look to continue their momentum during their upcoming two-game road trip, facing the Houston Rockets on Sunday and then the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
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