Thursday night in Toronto marked the end of an era. LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers legend, scored just eight points — his first single-digit outing in 18 seasons — snapping his unprecedented streak of 1,297 straight regular-season games with at least 10 points.
But in true champion fashion, LeBron didn’t let the streak define the night. With the game tied and the clock winding down, he opted not to chase personal numbers. Instead, he delivered a game-winning assist to Rui Hachimura, who drained a buzzer-beating three-pointer as the Lakers edged the Toronto Raptors 123–120.
The streak — the longest of its kind in NBA history, far ahead of previous benchmarks set by legends like Michael Jordan — dated back to January 2007.While the record has ended, the win and the selfless play underscore why LeBron remains one of the game’s most respected figures.
A chapter closes — but the legacy stays.
