LeBron James Sets NBA Record for 30-Point Games

In a landmark performance, LeBron James scored 30 points against the Atlanta Hawks, surpassing Michael Jordan for the most career 30-point games in NBA history, now holding 563 such games. This achievement came as he also moved past Dirk Nowitzki for fourth place in all-time games played, with 1,523 total games to his name. LeBron's impressive stats continue to solidify his legacy, as he ranks first in all-time scoring and total minutes, among other accolades. His teammates celebrated the milestone, with Anthony Davis humorously noting that it took LeBron seven more seasons than Jordan to reach this record. Reflecting on the achievement, LeBron expressed gratitude for being mentioned alongside his idol, Jordan. The Lakers won the game decisively, 119-102, further enhancing their playoff positioning.