LeBron James’ Historic Streak Ends
In a remarkable twist of fate on Thursday, LeBron James performed an unexpected feat on the court that no one saw coming after an unprecedented span of nearly 19 years. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who has long been a defining figure in NBA history, had his streak of scoring double digits snap for the first time since January 5, 2007, a date that coincides closely with his 22nd birthday.
Longest Streak in NBA History
This lengthy run, which had stretched across 1,297 games, is now recognized as the longest in NBA history by a significant margin. Michael Jordan’s consecutive double-digit games totaled 866, a milestone far overshadowed by James’ achievement. Kevin Durant currently holds the next active streak at just 267 games, highlighting the extraordinary nature of LeBron’s accomplishment.
Game Highlights
In a match against the Toronto Raptors, James struggled offensively, ultimately tallying only eight points from 4-of-17 shooting. The Lakers found themselves tied at 120 in a critical moment, and with mere seconds remaining, James chose to pass the ball to teammate Rui Hachimura rather than take the shot himself.
Hachimura then delivered a stunning buzzer-beater three-pointer, clinching the win for the Lakers at 123-120.
Though the game resulted in a victory, James’ unprecedented scoring streak has come to a surprising conclusion, marking a significant moment in his career and NBA history.
