NBA legend LeBron James saw his monumental streak of consecutive double-digit scoring games end at 1,297 on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star scored only eight points in a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, concluding one of professional sports’ most remarkable records for consistency.
The streak began on January 6, 2007, during James’ fourth NBA season. It spanned 6,907 days, 19 seasons, and 18 calendar years, becoming a defining hallmark of his unparalleled longevity and sustained excellence.
"He always thinks about making the right play."
LeBron James, sitting one shot away from extending his NBA-record 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak, found Rui Hachimura in the corner for the Lakers win! https://t.co/dTJi6qWKeg pic.twitter.com/FZagYCaPq1
— NBA (@NBA) December 5, 2025In the game that ended the streak, James attempted 17 shots, making only four, and missed all five of his three-point attempts. Despite the off shooting night, he contributed 11 assists, including a crucial pass to Rui Hachimura for a game-winning three-pointer in the closing moments.
Reflecting on his approach after the game, James stated, “You always make the right play. That’s just been my M.O. since I started playing. That’s how I was taught the game.” Lakers coach JJ Redick praised James’s unselfishness, noting that the “basketball gods reward you if you do it the right way.”
"You always make the right play… there's no second-guessing that."
LeBron James (8 PTS, 6 REB, 11 AST) talks with the media after his streak of 10+ points is snapped at 1,297 straight games, but makes the game-winning assist in the #Lakers 123-120 win in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/k8vZnZnIlO
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) December 5, 2025The end of the streak marks the conclusion of a historic chapter in NBA history. This record, which far exceeds that of any other player, serves as a daily testament to James’s durability, skill, and competitive spirit. Although the numerical streak has come to an end, James’s influence on the court and his role as a top playmaker continue to shape the latter stages of his illustrious career.
