The King's Legendary Point-Scoring Run Concludes, Yet Los Angeles Pull Off Win Over Toronto.

James understood his historic streak of scoring in double figures was in danger. In that crucial moment, though, it was not his focus.

The correct basketball play involved passing the rock – which is exactly what he did. With that selfless act, his remarkable run was over.

LeBron's staggering streak of over 1,200 straight NBA regular season outings scoring at least ten was snapped during a recent game, when the league's career points king finished with a mere eight points in the Lakers' close triumph versus Toronto. He provided the game-winning assist, setting up Rui Hachimura to knock down a three-pointer to win the game.

“None,” James stated in response about the streak ending. “The important thing is we won.”

A Selfless Choice Seals the Win

James could have attempted to win the game – and preserved his record – in the closing seconds, but he chose to dish the ball to Hachimura stationed in the corner. Hachimura sank it, and James exulted triumphantly.

“Just playing basketball correctly. Make the smart play,” James explained. That is how I operate. That is the way I was instructed to play. That's what I've done my whole career.”

“LeBron is fully cognizant of his point total he's scored during a game,” said the team's head coach the coach. “He did it just as he has so many times.”

The Record's Closing Chapter

James re-entered the floor one last time at under five and a half minutes to go, the result and the streak up for grabs. He had six points from 3 for 15 from the field then.

He managed a basket at under two minutes remaining to knot the score then missed a mid-range jumper with 1:01 left that might have gotten him into double figures.

He avoided taking another shot – though the opportunity was there. Austin Reaves found him with a few seconds left, but James decided to dish it off instead of shooting.

The spirits of the game, when you play it correctly, they often repay you,” Redick stated.

The History of an Unparalleled Run

This incredible run started back in January 2007. It was easily the longest double-digit streak in professional basketball: Michael Jordan had 866 straight games with 10+ points, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had 787, and The Mailman was fourth on the list with 575.

LeBron is such a team-oriented player,” said teammate a fellow Laker.

He focuses on playing hoops. He could have shot but given his nature as a player and his character off the court, he made the pass, dished to Hachimura and we won the victory.”

Reaching double digits had typically been a guarantee well before the fourth quarter began. Throughout his run, he had attained double figures by the beginning of the final quarter on the vast majority of occasions coming into the contest.

However, two such games below ten points through three quarters had happened just days before: He recorded nine entering the final quarter against Dallas on 28 November, and then had six points going into the fourth versus the Suns on Monday night.

LeBron was able to preserve the record in the Phoenix game. One game later, it was over – and he celebrated all the same.

“I always just make the right play. That’s automatic, no matter what,” James said. “You make the unselfish play, the game gods consistently returning the favor.”