LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA career play-off points list

JR Smith (left) and LeBron James celebrate during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals against Toronto

Cleveland star LeBron James finished with 39 points as the Cavaliers beat Toronto Raptors 125-103, and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA play-off series.

James has now passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second place on the NBA's all-time play-off scoring list, and has Michael Jordan in his sights.

James moved ahead of Abdul-Jabbar (5,762 points) with his 27th point in Cleveland's victory on Wednesday and also joined Ray Allen, Reggie Miller and Manu Ginobili as only the fourth player in league history to make 300 play-off three-pointers in a career.

Jordan heads the career play-off scoring list with 5,987 points but James could pass him with an extended run this postseason with the Cavaliers, who are seeking their third consecutive finals appearance.

"I have taken advantage of the opportunity I have been given," said James.

"It was always my dream as a kid to be part of this league. I had a gift and I didn't take it for granted, and I still don't, even at 32.

"When you hear a name like Kareem who has done so many great things, winning championships in the 1980s, and how many points he put up.

"I didn't actually get a chance to watch him growing up but I read about his accomplishments, so it is pretty cool."

James has been enjoying a superb play-off campaign, averaging 33.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, eight assists, and 2.6 steals per game coming into Wednesday.

Toronto's DeMar DeRozan said: "You find somebody to stop LeBron in these moments, I'll give you $100."

Tony Parker (grounded) of the San Antonio Spurs was injured on Wednesday night

Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 34 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 121-96 on Wednesday to level their play-off series at 1-1.

Leonard also delivered eight assists and seven rebounds for the Spurs, who now travel to Houston for games three and four of the best-of-seven second round Western Conference series.

"We were focused," Leonard said. "We lost by 30 points last game, so we didn't want to disappoint the fans."

But San Antonio's win could prove to be costly, because of an injury to guard Tony Parker.

The Frenchman had to be carried off the floor by team-mates with 8:43 remaining after suffering a left leg injury.