LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's playoff scoring record
Posted May 25, 2017 7:00 am
BOSTON (AP) - King James has another throne.
LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan for the top spot on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list, scoring 35 points against Boston on Thursday night to reach 5,995 in his career.
Jordan scored 5,987 in his postseason career in 179 games from 1985-2003.
James played in his 212th career postseason game on Thursday night, when the Cavaliers beat the Celtics 135-102 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals to advance to the NBA Finals.
The Cavaliers star came into the game needing 28 points for the record and hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter against the Celtics to break it.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, top, shoots over Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forwards Jonas Jerebko (8) and Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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