LeBron becomes NBA's all-time leader in playoff steals

LeBron James has gained sole possession of yet another NBA record.

With his first steal in the first quarter of Sunday's Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar surpassed Scottie Pippen (395) for No. 1 all-time in career playoff steals.

James now holds the records for most playoff points, minutes, and steals, and is in striking distance of the lead in assists (currently third), games (sixth), and rebounds (seventh).

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Facing first-round elimination for the first time in his career, James came firing out of the gates. He went 5-of-5 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line in the opening quarter and had 26 points, five assists, and four rebounds at halftime after playing all 24 minutes to give his club an 11-point lead at The Q.