LeBron James outshines Michael Jordan in Lakers win against Hawks

During the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, LeBron James scored 30 points, breaking Michael Jordan's record and becoming the NBA's career leader in 30-point games.

James broke the record set by his childhood hero in 2003 by making an 18-foot jumper halfway through the fourth quarter to secure the 563rd 30-point performance of his 22-year career.

The Lakers showed minimal fatigue with their third home game in four nights.

Austin Reaves scored 20 points and Anthony Davis finished with 18 points and 19 rebounds.

The Lakers are now in fourth place in the Western Conference after winning seven of nine games.

The Hawks lost their second consecutive game halfway through a six-game trip, despite having 33 points and nine assists from Trae Young. 19 points were scored by Jalen Johnson.

The Hawks played aggressive defense, but they were unable to shoot as Garrison Matthews, Dyson Daniels, De'Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Zaccharie Risacher went 2-for-21 on 3-pointers.

James passed Dirk Nowitzki for fourth place in NBA history by playing in his 1,523rd career regular-season game.

In addition to Dorian Finney-Smith's two corner threes and eight points off the bench, Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht each contributed thirteen points.