The King's Historic Point-Scoring Streak Ends, Yet Los Angeles Claim Triumph Against Raptors.

LeBron James was aware his monumental streak of putting up 10+ points was in danger. In that crucial moment, however, he wasn't bothered.

The right decision was to pass the basketball – so he did. Consequently, his remarkable run was over.

James's staggering run of over 1,200 straight regular-season outings scoring at least ten was snapped during a recent game, as the league's career points king finished with a mere eight points during the Los Angeles Lakers' close triumph versus the Toronto Raptors. He delivered the decisive pass, finding teammate Rui Hachimura to knock down a three-pointer at the buzzer.

“Zero,” James said in response regarding the conclusion of his run. “We won.”

An Unselfish Decision Seals Victory

He might have tried to secure the game – and preserved the streak – on the final possession, but he chose to make the extra pass to Hachimura in the left corner. Hachimura made the shot, prompting James celebrated triumphantly.

It's about playing basketball the proper way. Always make the smart play,” James noted. That has always been my M.O.. That’s how I was taught the game. I've played that way my whole career.”

James is fully cognizant of how many points he's scored at any point,” commented Lakers coach JJ Redick. He made the play like he’s done so many times.”

The Record's Final Moments

James re-entered the floor one last time with under five and a half minutes to go, the outcome and the streak on the line. His tally was a mere six points on 3-of-15 shooting at that juncture.

He scored with 1:46 left to level the contest and missed a mid-range jumper with 1:01 left that might have pushed him to ten points.

He avoided taking one more attempt – but could have. Austin Reaves gave James the ball in the waning seconds, however, James opted to make the extra pass instead of shooting.

The basketball deities, if you approach it the right way, they will reward you,” Redick added.

The History of an Unparalleled Streak

The record started back in January 2007. It was easily the greatest double-digit streak the league has ever seen: MJ previously held a streak of 866 straight games with 10+ points, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had 787, and The Mailman recorded of 575 games.

LeBron is such a pass-first superstar,” remarked Lakers center a fellow Laker.

He focuses on playing the sport. He had the opportunity but due to who he is on the court and just who he is as a person, he executed the team play, passed it to Rui and secured the game.”

Getting to ten points had long been a formality long before the fourth quarter began. During James’s streak, he had achieved the 10-point mark entering the fourth on the vast majority of occasions coming into the contest.

However, two of those rare single-digit games through three quarters had occurred just days before: He recorded nine entering the final quarter versus the Mavericks last week, then had six before the fourth quarter versus the Suns earlier in the week.

LeBron was able to keep the streak alive in the Phoenix game. The very next outing, it was over – yet he was celebrating all the same.

My focus is to make the correct play. That’s automatic, win, lose or draw,” James affirmed. When you make the smart play, the basketball gods are always returning the favor.”