LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James' shoes are seen during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James waits for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. With that shot, James surpassed Michael Jordon for most 30-point regular season games in NBA history. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives toward the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)