Overview
- James finished with eight points on 4-for-17 shooting (0-for-5 from three) plus 11 assists and six rebounds in the Lakers' 123-120 win over the Raptors.
- The run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points is the longest in NBA history, far surpassing Michael Jordan’s 866.
- The streak ended when, with the score tied in the final seconds, James kicked to a wide-open Hachimura for a corner three at the buzzer.
- Asked about the streak ending, James said, “None. We won,” as coach J. J. Redick and teammates lauded the decision as the right basketball play.
- Los Angeles improved to 16-5 as Austin Reaves poured in 44 points, highlighting James’ evolving role in his 23rd season following a recent injury absence.