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The Lakers star knew his historic streak of putting up 10+ points was at risk. When it mattered most, though, it didn't concern him.

The correct basketball play was to pass the basketball – and he executed. Following that play, the legendary streak came to an end.

LeBron's staggering streak of 1,297 consecutive NBA regular season double-digit scoring performances concluded on Thursday night, as the NBA's all-time scoring leader had only eight points during the Lakers' 123-120 win against Toronto. He made the clutch helper, setting up teammate Rui Hachimura to knock down a three-pointer to win the game.

“None,” James stated in response on the record concluding. “The important thing is we won.”

A Team-First Play Delivers the Game

LeBron had the chance to sought to clinch the game – while also extending the streak – with the last shot, instead, he decided to pass to Hachimura stationed in the corner. Rui connected, prompting James exulted immediately.

You have to play the game the right way. You always make the right play,” James explained. That is my philosophy. That’s how I learned to play. That's what I've done my whole career.”

James is fully cognizant exactly how many points he's scored at any point,” stated Lakers coach the coach. He acted as he has done countless times.”

The Record's End Game

James re-entered the game one last time with under five and a half minutes to go, the outcome along with the historic run both hanging in the balance. His tally was a mere six points on 3-of-15 shooting by that point.

He scored at 1:46 left to level the contest but then missed a shot with one minute to go that might have gotten him to double digits.

He passed up another shot – even though he had a chance. Austin Reaves passed him the ball with a few seconds left, however, James opted to make the pass instead of shooting.

“The basketball gods, if you do it the proper way, they tend to reward you,” Redick stated.

The History of a Monumental Record

This incredible run began over eighteen years ago. It stood as the most extended streak of its kind the league has ever seen: MJ previously held a streak of 866 straight games with 10+ points, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had 787 such games, and The Mailman recorded of 575 games.

LeBron is such a team-oriented player,” said Lakers center Jake LaRavia.

He simply plays hoops. He had the opportunity but due to his nature as a player and his personality as an individual, he made the team play, dished to Hachimura and secured the game.”

Reaching double digits was usually an afterthought long before the final period. Throughout his run, he had attained the 10-point mark by the beginning of the final quarter 1,266 times before this game.

Yet two of those unusual games below ten points after three periods had happened in the last week: He had nine going into the fourth against Dallas on 28 November, and then had six points before the fourth quarter against Phoenix on Monday night.

James managed to extend the streak in the Phoenix game. The very next outing, it was over – but he still rejoiced all the same.

My focus is to make the right play. That’s automatic, regardless of outcome,” James declared. When you make the right play, the game gods forever returning the favor.”