LeBron James made history on Friday night by scoring 30 points against the Atlanta Hawks, surpassing Michael Jordan's long-standing record for the most career 30-point games in NBA history. This achievement came during the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-102 victory, marking James' 563rd game with 30 or more points in his illustrious 22-year career.

In the fourth quarter, James hit an 18-foot jumper that sealed his place at the top of the record books. His performance contributed significantly to the Lakers' success, as they continue to climb the Western Conference standings, now sitting in fourth place after winning seven of their last nine games.