LeBron James' remarkable 10-point streak comes to an end after 1,297 games and almost 19 years

LeBron James saw the conclusion of an extraordinary streak in professional sports on Thursday. For the first time since January 5, 2007, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar finished a game scoring fewer than 10 points. This streak, spanning 1,297 games, is the longest in NBA history, surpassing Michael Jordans previous record of 866 games. Kevin Durant now leads active players with a 267-game streak.

In Thursdays game against the Toronto Raptors, James scored eight points on 4-of-17 shooting. With the score tied at 120 in the final seconds, he received a pass from Austin Reaves but chose to pass to Rui Hachimura, who sank a game-winning three-pointer, securing a 123-120 victory for the Lakers.

The night was challenging for James, compounded by the absence of Luka Doni, who missed the game for the birth of his second child. Austin Reaves stepped up with 44 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds, leading the team offensively. James added 11 assists and 6 rebounds, maintaining impact on the game despite his scoring slump.

James streak, which began shortly after his 22nd birthday, reflects his remarkable consistency, talent, and durability. From season 5 to 22, he never scored fewer than 10 points in any game, including eight NBA Finals appearances over an eight-year span.

To put this achievement in perspective, January 5, 2007, was a period when Peyton Manning had not yet won his first Super Bowl, Barry Bonds had not claimed MLBs all-time home run record, Stephen Curry was a freshman at Davidson, Tim Tebow was at Florida, Novak Djokovic had yet to win a Grand Slam, and Lionel Messi was sidelined by injury as Barcelona won the Champions League. James now holds 42,268 career points, but his record of consecutive double-digit scoring may remain unmatched for years to come.

Author: Maya Henderson