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James understood his monumental streak of putting up 10+ points was at risk. In that crucial moment, though, it didn't concern him.

The correct basketball play meant distributing the rock – which is exactly what he did. Consequently, the unprecedented record finished.

James's astounding streak of 1,297 consecutive regular-season double-digit scoring performances was snapped during a recent game, when the league's career points king was limited to a mere eight points during the Lakers' 123-120 win against Toronto. He made the decisive pass, feeding Rui Hachimura to knock down a three-pointer at the buzzer.

“Nothing,” James said after being questioned about the streak ending. “The important thing is we won.”

An Unselfish Play Seals Victory

LeBron had the chance to sought to clinch the contest – and extended his record – on the final possession, but he chose to dish the ball to Hachimura on the wing. Rui connected, prompting James exulted immediately.

It's about playing basketball correctly. You always make the right play,” James explained. That is how I operate. That is the way I was taught to play. I’ve done that throughout my career.”

He is very conscious of how many points he's scored during a game,” stated the team's head coach the coach. He made the play just as he has countless times.”

The Record's Final Moments

James re-entered the contest for the final time with under five and a half minutes to go, the outcome along with the historic run up for grabs. He had six points from 3 for 15 from the field then.

He got a bucket at 1:46 left to level the contest then missed a mid-range jumper at one minute to go which could have gotten him into double figures.

He didn’t take another shot – but could have. A teammate found him with a few seconds left, yet LeBron chose to make the pass instead of shooting.

“The basketball gods, when you play it correctly, they often reward you,” Redick added.

A Look Back at a Staggering Streak

This incredible run started back in January 2007. It was easily the greatest streak of its kind in professional basketball: MJ had 866 straight games with 10+ points, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had 787, and The Mailman had the fourth-longest run of 575 games.

LeBron is such a pass-first superstar,” said Lakers center Jake LaRavia.

He simply plays the game of basketball. He had the opportunity but because of the player he is and just who he is as an individual, he executed the unselfish play, passed it to Rui and claimed the victory.”

Getting to ten points had typically been a guarantee long before the fourth quarter began. Throughout his run, he had achieved the 10-point mark by the start of the fourth on the vast majority of occasions prior to Thursday.

Yet two of those unusual single-digit games after three periods took place recently: He had nine going into the fourth against Dallas on 28 November, and then had six before the fourth quarter versus the Suns earlier in the week.

He succeeded in preserve the record against the Suns. In the following contest, it concluded – yet he was celebrating regardless.

I only ever make the best play. That’s automatic, win, lose or draw,” James affirmed. When you make the smart play, the sports deities consistently returning the favor.”