"James's run of 1,297 consecutive double-digit regular-season scoring efforts ended Thursday night, when the NBA's career points leader was held to eight points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors. He had the game-winning assist, setting up Rui Hachimura's three-pointer as time expired. Afterward, he was asked what thoughts he had about the streak ending. None, James said. We won."
"James could have tried to win the game and extend the streak on the final possession, but he instead passed to Hachimura in the left corner. Hachimura connected, and James threw his hands in the air in celebration. Just playing the game the right way. You always make the right play, James said. That's just been my M.O. That's how I was taught the game. I've done that my whole career."
"LeBron is acutely aware of how many points he has at that point, Lakers coach JJ Redick said. He did it like he's done so many times. James checked back into the game for the final time Thursday with 5:23 left, the outcome and the streak hanging in the balance. He had six points on 3-of-15 shooting at that point. He scored with 1:46 left to tie the game and missed a 14-footer with 1:01 left that would have gotten him to double digits."
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended when he was held to eight points in a 123-120 Lakers victory over the Toronto Raptors. James had the game-winning assist, setting up Rui Hachimura's buzzer-beating three-pointer. He chose to pass on the final possession rather than attempt a shot to extend the streak, saying afterward that he had no thoughts about the streak ending and emphasizing team victory. Coach JJ Redick noted James' awareness of his point total and praised his decision to make the right play. The streak began on Jan. 6, 2007.
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