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LeBron James’ 1,297-Game Double-Digit Scoring Streak Ends on LakersBuzzer-Beater in Toronto

The record run ended on a night he chose the winning pass, with Austin Reaves scoring 44 in Luka Dončić’s absence.

Overview

  • Rui Hachimura hit a corner three at the buzzer off James’ pass to secure the Lakers’ 123-120 win at Scotiabank Arena.
  • James finished with eight points on 4-for-17 shooting, 11 assists and six rebounds, and responded to the streak’s end with, “None. We won.”
  • The streak began on Jan. 5, 2007 and is the longest such run in NBA history, surpassing Michael Jordan’s 866-game mark.
  • Reaves led Los Angeles with 44 points and 10 assists as Dončić did not play for personal reasons, according to coach JJ Redick.
  • The Lakers continue their road trip with Boston on Friday before visiting Philadelphia on Sunday.