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NBA roundup: LeBron James makes history as Lakers dominate Pelicans

LeBron James reached another career milestone on Tuesday, scoring 34 points as the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. James became the first player to surpass 50,000 combined regular-season and playoff points, hitting a three-pointer in the first quarter to cement his place in NBA history.