LeBron passes Michael Jordan for NBA playoff scoring record

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 on Thursday night. 

The Cavaliers star hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics that gave him 29 points in the game and 5,989 points in his postseason 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 met the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.

James entered the game 27 points behind Jordan.

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 25:  LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball against Avery Bradley #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first half during Game Five of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 25, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)


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