
For 1,297 straight games, LeBron James scoring in double figures was one of the NBA’s few certainties. That streak stretched across 19 years, outlasting eras, teammates, coaches and even LeBron’s own style of play. But on Thursday in Toronto, that familiar rhythm quietly started to feel less secure as the Lakers fought to recover from their loss to the Suns.
With the game tied in the final seconds, the ball naturally found its way into LeBron’s hands. It looked like the perfect setup for one of his trademark drives, yet he chose a different path, spotting Rui Hachimura open in the corner and trusting him with the moment.
Hachimura buried the three, rescuing the Lakers in a game they couldn’t afford to drop. But that very play also set the stage for an unexpected twist, pushing one of LeBron’s most iconic streaks to a place no one anticipated when the night began.
Plenty of records get broken every game in the NBA, and hardly anyone bats an eye. But on Thursday, one of the most unique NBA records came to an end. LeBron James’ long-standing double-digit point game streak ended after a whopping 1,297 games and nearly 19 years. The whole world was a different place when LeBron last finished a game with single-digit points.
His last score below 10 points in a game was back in January 2007 during his tenure with Cleveland. It shows the rarity of the record and the longevity of the King, who correctly justifies the moniker with aplomb.
RUI HACHIMURA FROM THE CORNER FOR THE WIN OFF THE LEBRON JAMES DIME!
@TISSOT BUZZER-BEATER
Everyone Gets 24 pic.twitter.com/6J38hGVRYK— NBA (@NBA) December 5, 2025
LeBron’s 10-point game streak in the NBA is almost considered unbreakable because Kevin Durant holds the current active record with 267 games. To surpass LeBron’s record, he’d have to keep this up for around 1,000 more games, roughly 12 to 13 full seasons without missing a beat, which is basically unrealistic at his age.
Overall, James came close to breaking the streak earlier when he just scored 10 points in their defeat against the Suns. Against the Raptors as well, a few things contributed to his 8-point outing as he shot poorly from the floor, converting only four of his 17 shots in 36 minutes. He didn’t get an opportunity from the free-throw line and missed all of his five attempted three-pointers.
However, his carefree response shows how much he prefers his team winning over individual accolades. The postgame reaction from LeBron has won his fans over all over again.
LeBron James’ scoring consistency is one of his biggest career highlights across 23 seasons in the NBA. His ability to maintain a high scoring average of more than 27 points shows his dedication, hunger and longevity in basketball.
First of all, playing more than 20 seasons in the NBA is an achievement, but to do it with LeBron’s dominance year after year is something that makes him the GOAT.
Also, while his scoring takes all the limelight, he is also a fine playmaker, an excellent leader with a supreme work ethic. Even during his 23rd season, when he is slightly struggling to fill the stat sheet, there are reports of him playing through multiple injuries, and yet you see him hustle for every single play, as he has already left an indelible mark on basketball, inspiring generations to take up the sport.
In the end, the streak’s finish only highlighted what makes LeBron different. Even without his scoring punch, he controlled the game through decision-making and trusted the very play that ended his streak is the one that won them the night. It was a reminder that his impact now comes from shaping outcomes, not chasing numbers, and that’s why his legacy remains untouched.
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