Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, argues with a referee as members of the Laker Girls dance around him during timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles.
NBA: LeBron James Surpasses Michael Jordan Record En Route Lakers' 119-102 Win Over Hawks
All-time great LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA바카라™s career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan바카라™s record during the Los Angeles Lakers바카라™ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday (January 4, 2025). James hit an 18-foot jumper midway through the fourth quarter to secure the 563rd 30-point game of his 22-year career, breaking the record set in 2003 by his childhood idol. James had nine points in the fourth quarter for the Lakers, who showed little fatigue while pulling away in the final minutes of their third home game in four nights. Los Angeles have won seven of nine to move into fourth place in the Western Conference.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu and Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith go after a loose ball
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Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu, right, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith go after a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, left, shoots as Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith defend
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Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, center, and guard Austin Reaves defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, left, tries to shoot as Lakers forward Rui Hachimura
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, left, tries to shoot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dribbles
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Lakers forward LeBron James shoots
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Lakers forward LeBron James, left, celebrates with guard Austin Reaves after making his 30th point of the game
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, celebrates with guard Austin Reaves after making his 30th point of the game during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles. With that shot, James surpassed Michael Jordon for most 30-point regular season games in NBA history.
NBA 2024-25: Lakers center Jaxson Hayes jaws at Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young
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Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes, center, jaws at Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, second from right, as Young complains to a referee during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu, right, shoots as Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith defends
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Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
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