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Tim Duncan breaks Magic Johnson's playoff record with 158th double-double

Steve Mitchell / Reuters

With his third double-double of the NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan broke the all-time record for most career playoff double-doubles with 158, passing Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson on the all-time list.

Thursday's game is Duncan's 233rd playoff contest, meaning he's recorded a double-double in 67.8 percent of his career playoff games.

It was an historic night for Duncan, who earlier passed Kareem Abdul-Jabaar for top spot on the all-time playoff minutes list.

Here's a look at the fateful two points that sealed the record for Duncan.

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