Kobe Bryant passes Michael Jordan into third place on NBA's all-time scoring list

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Kobe Bryant moved into third place on career scoring list
Los Angeles Lakers star leapfrogged the great Michael Jordan
Bryant reached the mark with a pair of free-throws against Minnesota
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) and Karl Malone (36,928) ahead of Kobe

By Associated Press Reporter and Reuters Reporter

Published: 20:35 EST, 14 December 2014 | Updated: 20:54 EST, 14 December 2014

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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's career scoring list on Sunday night.

Bryant entered the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves needing nine points to pass the icon with whom he is often compared. He reached the mark with two free throws with 5:24 to play in the second quarter.

The Timberwolves stopped the game, and a Lakers-heavy crowd gave Bryant a standing ovation as Wolves owner Glen Taylor presented him with the game ball.