James stands at 38,352 points while Kareem Abdul Jabbar reached 38,387 in the league formed in 1946.
James was asked questions about the record and there has been a build up of hysteria around "one of the greatest records in the sport" but he was most annoyed that it was a loss.
- I just want to win.
You know, you play the right way and then you get to see what happens, says James according to the AP.
Will probably break the record in front of the home fans
Now two games await at home in Los Angeles.
The night before Wednesday awaits the Oklahoma Thunder and the night before Friday the Milwaukee Bucks.
Ticket prices for these matches have skyrocketed and several of the biggest Hollywood stars are expected to be in the Staples Center (or Crypto.com Arena as it is called since December 2021).
American television will broadcast 38-year-old James and his Lakers games with coverage across the country until the record is broken, which according to the points average will be against Milwaukee.
James is seventh in the NBA with a 30.0 points per game average this season.
- I'm so damn tired now.
But I will be ready for Tuesday's game (early on Wednesday morning Swedish time), says James.
To the score list.