LeBron James claimed another piece of NBA history on Tuesday, becoming the first player to break the 39,000-point barrier as the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Utah Jazz to reach the knockout stage of the league's new in-season tournament.

LeBron James claims another piece of NBA history as LA Lakers knock out Utah Jazz in in-season tournament

With a three-pointer in the third quarter, James took his total of playoff points to 5,989, or two more than Jordan's 5,987

LeBron James overtakes Michael Jordan for most playoff points in NBA history

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LeBron James claims another piece of NBA history as LA Lakers knock out Utah Jazz in in-season tournament

LeBron James overtakes Michael Jordan for most playoff points in NBA history