LeBron James passes Patrick Ewing, now 20th on scoring list

Cavaliers forward LeBron James moved into the top 20 on the NBA's all-time scoring list Thursday night against the Miami Heat.

A first-quarter hook shot by James, 30, gave him 24,816 career points, passing longtime New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing.

James finished with 23 points in the 114-88 Cavs win, giving him 24,837 for his career. Jerry West is next up for James with 25,192 career points.