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LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's playoff scoring record

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forwards Jonas Jerebko (8) and Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Original Publication Date May 25, 2017 - 7:44 PM

BOSTON - King James has another throne.

LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan for the top spot on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list, scoring 35 points against Boston on Thursday night to reach 5,995 in his career.

Jordan scored 5,987 in his post-season career in 179 games from 1985-2003.

James played in his 212th career post-season game on Thursday night, when the Cavaliers beat the Celtics 135-102 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals to advance to the NBA Finals.

The Cavaliers star came into the game needing 28 points for the record and hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter against the Celtics to break it.

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