Lakers fall to Thunder despite LeBron's record-setting night

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In the third quarter, LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader on a stepback jumper late. On Tuesday night, Passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record during his 38-point performance. Image Credit: Google & Getty Images

Record Break

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a celebrity-studded crowd that rose in waves of anticipation nearly every time he touched the ball.

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Lakers fall to Thunder despite LeBron's record-setting night

Record Break

James surpassed the mark held since April 1984 by Abdul-Jabbar

a celebrity-studded crowd that rose in waves of anticipation nearly every time he touched the ball.

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