LeBron’s Unbreakable Streak Finally Falls — But His Impact Doesn’t
So here’s the moment nobody thought we’d see anytime soon: LeBron James’s legendary streak of 1,297 straight regular-season games scoring in double digits has finally come to an end. Nearly two decades of consistency, gone in a single night. But what’s even more unbelievable is how little LeBron seemed to care about it — and honestly, once you hear how the game ended, you’ll understand why.
The Lakers were in Toronto, locked in a tight battle with the Raptors, and the game came down to the final possession. Everyone expected LeBron to take the shot, right? Even with only eight points on the board and his streak on the line, that would’ve been the classic storyline. But in pure LeBron fashion, the right basketball play was made instead of the dramatic one. As Austin Reaves got trapped in a double team, the ball was swung to LeBron, who calmly delivered a perfect, on-time pass to Rui Hachimura. And Hachimura let it fly — buzzer, game, Lakers win 123–120.
And just like that, LeBron’s streak ended, but his decision-making — the thing his teammates have relied on for more than 20 years — once again decided the game.
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Afterward, when someone asked him how he felt about the streak ending, LeBron didn’t hesitate. “None,” he said. “We won.” That was it. No nostalgia, no frustration, no big dramatic moment. Just a simple reminder of what’s always mattered most to him: winning basketball games.
It’s not like he didn’t contribute in other ways, either. He finished with 11 assists and six rebounds, even while still trying to find his rhythm after missing training camp — a first in his 23-year career — and sitting out the first 14 games due to sciatic nerve irritation. At almost 41 years old, he’s still out there dissecting defenses, still manipulating the game, still impacting every possession even when the scoring isn’t there.
Toronto’s Scottie Barnes deserves credit, too. He was the primary defender on LeBron all night and held him to 4-of-17 shooting, including 0-for-5 from deep. Barnes said afterward that it was surreal to be part of the group that finally snapped LeBron’s streak, especially considering he was one year old when LeBron entered the league. Imagine that — guarding a player who’s been dominating the NBA literally your whole life.
But even with the streak snapped, LeBron still found a way to break Toronto hearts again. Not with a dunk, not with a fadeaway, but with a simple pass that showed why he’s been one of the smartest, most unselfish players ever to step on an NBA court.
And if this really was his last game in Toronto — which feels possible given his age, the injury battles, and an upcoming free agency — it wasn’t one of his most explosive performances. But it was one that perfectly summarized his career: a night where winning, team play, and the right decision mattered more than personal records.
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