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LeBron James passes Elvin Hayes for 9th on NBA's all-time scoring list

LeBron James scored 27 points Friday night in the Cavaliers' 114-84 rout of the Heat. In the process, he passed Elvin Hayes for ninth on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

With THIS BASKET @KingJames passed Elvin Hayes for 9th on the #NBA All-Time Scoring List! #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/lXpnltfcU0

— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2016

James now has 27,315 points in his illustrious career. He also finished the game against his former team with eight rebounds and eight assists.

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His next target is Moses Malone, who retired with 27,409 career points.