Unable to complete the comeback, the Lakers fell to 20-15 on the season while Houston improved to 23-12. This contest was not without controversy, as the Lakers committed a turnover on their final possession while James was seemingly trying to call a timeout.

LeBron James set yet another record on Friday as he surpassed the legendary Michael Jordan’s mark for the most 30-point games in NBA history, breaking the milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

In a 119-102 victory over the Hawks on Friday, James poured in 30 points. That allowed him to pass Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in the history of the NBA. Any time you pass MJ in any sort of record, it warrants admiration and celebration. James reacted to breaking the record after the game.