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LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA's career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan's record during the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. James hit an 18-foot jumper midway through the fourth quarter to secure the 563rd 30-point game of his 22-year career, passing the record set in 2003 by his childhood idol. Austin Reaves scored 20 points, and Anthony Davis had 18 points and 19 rebounds. Trae Young had 33 points and nine assists for the Hawks, who lost their second straight at the midway point of a six-game road trip.
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