Manila, Philippines – Lebron James and his Cavaliers team hosted his previous team Miami Heat at Quicken Loans Arena December 09, 2016 (Eastern Time).
Before tip-off Lebron James (27,288) is 25pts behind on number 9 spot Elvin Hayes, who had a total career score of 27,313 points.
Lebron James went 12-22 in the field as he surpassed Elvin Hayes tonight at Quickens Loan Arena, Lebron James just need 26 points to surpassed Elvin Hayes and 25pts to tie but James finished with 27pts in 54.5% shooting.
Lebron James scored his first 12pts in first half 6pts in the opening period and another 6pts in the second period. Lebron James took his 9pts in the 3rd period and 6pts in the final period.
James made his fade away jump shot under 9 minutes of play, then another fade away basket with 8:05 minutes to play to tie Elvin Hayes with 27,313pts. With more than a minute after Lebron James tied Hayes, he finally surpassed Elvin Hayes with his driving lay-up with 6:57 minutes to play and now with 27,315pts.
After a next dead ball, Tyronn Lue bench, his superstar as Cavaliers lead balloon to 25pts halfway in the final period.
Lebron James is now eyeing to overtake Moses Malone in the number 8 spot in scoring of all time within the next 3 to 5 games.
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