LeBron James’ remarkable streak of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games scoring at least 10 points – the longest in NBA history – officially came to an end, marking the close of one of the most unbreakable statistical runs the league has ever seen.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar finished with just 8 points in a win over the Toronto Raptors, snapping a streak that had been active since January 2007 and spanned nearly two decades. Despite the milestone ending, LeBron delivered in other ways, tallying 11 assists and making the final pass that set up the game-winning three at the buzzer.

After the game, LeBron downplayed the significance of the streak ending, saying the only thing that mattered was the Lakers escaping with a victory.

LeBron’s streak had long been considered one of the NBA’s most unassailable feats. No other player in league history has come remotely close, as the previous record was 866 games. LeBron extended the mark by more than 400 games, and the streak survived injuries, team changes, off-court adversity, and era-to-era shifts in how NBA basketball is played.

Throughout that span, LeBron entered every game as one of the league’s most durable and consistent performers – a superstar who could be counted on to produce night after night.

The final sequence that ended the streak almost served as its epilogue.

Rather than take a shot late to preserve a personal record, LeBron made the extra pass, finding Rui Hachimura in the corner for the go-ahead three. It was a fitting reflection of the way LeBron has always approached the game – with an emphasis on making the right basketball play, as he does over the course of his entire career.

It also highlighted his evolving role in his 23rd season, where scoring isn’t his sole responsibility. With Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic stepping up offensively, LeBron has increasingly leaned into playmaking, leadership, and game management to guide the Lakers.