🔗 Share this article LBJ's Record-Setting Scoring Run Ends, However Los Angeles Claim Triumph Against Raptors. LeBron James was aware his historic run of reaching double digits was threatened. When it mattered most, however, it was not his focus. The smart move meant distributing the rock – which is exactly what he did. Consequently, the legendary streak came to an end. LeBron's astounding run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with 10+ points concluded during a recent game, as the NBA's all-time scoring leader was limited to a mere eight points in the Los Angeles Lakers' close triumph versus Toronto. He provided the game-winning assist, setting up Rui Hachimura to knock down a triple to win the game. “Nothing,” James replied after being questioned about the streak ending. “The team got the victory.” A Team-First Play Seals the Game LeBron had the chance to sought to clinch the contest – and preserved the streak – with the last shot, but he chose to pass to his teammate stationed in the corner. Hachimura made the shot, with LeBron exulted immediately. “Just playing the game the right way. Always make the smart play,” James noted. That is how I operate. That’s how I learned to play. That's what I've done for two decades.” He is very conscious of how many points he has at all times,” commented the team's head coach the coach. He acted like he’s done throughout his career.” The Run's End Game He returned to the game one last time at under five and a half minutes to go, the outcome and the streak both hanging in the balance. His tally was only six points on 3-of-15 shooting at that juncture. He managed a basket at 1:46 left to level the contest but then missed a 14-footer at one minute to go that would have pushed him to ten points. He passed up one more attempt – though the opportunity was there. Austin Reaves found him with a few seconds left, however, James opted to make the pass instead. The spirits of the game, if you approach it the right way, they often repay you,” Redick stated. The History of a Staggering Run The record began back in January 2007. It was easily the most extended such streak in professional basketball: His Airness, Michael Jordan previously held a streak of 866 consecutive double-digit scoring games, Kareem had 787, and The Mailman had the fourth-longest run with 575. “He’s such a pass-first superstar,” said Lakers center a fellow Laker. He focuses on playing the sport. The chance was there but because of who he is on the court and his character as an individual, he executed the team play, found Rui and secured the victory.” Reaching double digits had long been an afterthought long before the fourth quarter began. Throughout his run, he had attained the 10-point mark by the beginning of the final quarter over twelve hundred times before this game. But two of those unusual single-digit games through three quarters took place recently: He recorded nine points entering the final quarter against Dallas last week, then had six going into the fourth against Phoenix earlier in the week. He succeeded in keep the streak alive against the Suns. The very next outing, it finished – and he celebrated anyway. “I always just make the right play. That is instinctive, win, lose or draw,” James declared. “You make the smart play, the sports deities are always returning the favor.”