LeBron James’ run of 1,297 consecutive double-digit regular-season scoring games ended Thursday night, when the NBA’s all-time scoring leader was held to eight points in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors. The streak lasted nearly 19 years.
LeBron James Had Longest Such Streak
James’ streak started on Jan. 6, 2007. It was the longest such streak in NBA history, and not even three Hall of Famers were able to reach 900 straight games: Michael Jordan had 866 consecutive double-digit scoring games, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had 787, and Karl Malone posted the fourth-longest run at 575.
During James’ streak, he reached the 10-point mark by the start of the fourth quarter 1,266 times entering Thursday, per ESPN Stats & Information.
Jan. 6, 2007 to Dec. 1, 2025.
Double-digit scoring in Every. Single. Game.
What a special run for @KingJames 👑 pic.twitter.com/Xtx4F7XKSE
— NBA (@NBA) December 5, 2025
However, two of those single-digit games through three quarters had come in the past week or so. It was highly unusual for the 21-time All-Star.
James had nine points heading into the fourth against the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 28 then had six points going into the fourth versus the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.
Kevin Durant is the new active leader at 267 consecutive games.
James Cared More About The Win
When James was asked what thoughts he had about the streak ending, the four-time NBA MVP couldn’t have cared less about it after the win.
“None,” he said. “We won. … I always just make the right play. That’s automatic, win, lose or draw. You make the right play — the game gods are always giving back to me.”
Extending the streak was not a priority for James, who could have kept it alive on the final possession but instead went for the game-winning assist.
🚨 RUI AT THE BUZZER 🚨 pic.twitter.com/4RYofZeYqH
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 5, 2025
James dished out his 11th assist of the game with Rui Hachimura’s 3-pointer in the left corner as time expired. After Hachimura connected on his shot, James threw his hands in the air in celebration.
“Just playing the game the right way. You always make the right play,” James said. “That’s just been my M.O. That’s how I was taught the game. I’ve done that my whole career.”
James Made NBA History Earlier This Season
In addition to recording eight points and 11 assists, James also grabbed six rebounds in 35 minutes of action. He finished just 4-of-17 (23.5%) shooting from the field and missed all five of his 3-point attempts.
James, who turns 41 on Dec. 30, seems to care more about winning than individual stats at this stage of his career. The future Hall of Famer made NBA history on Nov. 18 when he became the first player to play in 23 seasons.
“He’s such an unselfish player,” Lakers center Jake LaRavia said. “He’s just playing the game of basketball. He had the opportunity, but because of the player he is and just who he is as a person, he made the unselfish play, passed it to Rui and we won the game.”
The Lakers continue their three-game road trip on Friday at Boston.
