LeBron James Reflects on End of 1,297-Game Double-Digit Scoring Streak
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James says he never chased points just to protect his record streak of double-digit scoring games, which stopped at 1,297 during the team’s recent win over the Toronto Raptors.
Speaking on the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast with co-host Steve Nash, the 40-year-old star explained that he always knows his numbers while playing but refuses to force the action simply to reach a benchmark.
How the streak ended
The run concluded when James managed only eight points on 4-for-17 shooting against Toronto. With the score tied late, he drew a defensive crowd and delivered an on-target pass to Rui Hachimura, who buried a game-winning three-pointer. “It would be a disservice to the way I play,” James said of taking an extra shot solely to keep the streak alive.
Signs the record was in jeopardy
James acknowledged he felt off that night, noting a right-wing three-pointer that circled the rim before bouncing out. “I was like, OK, it’s one of those nights,” he recalled.
The streak nearly ended one game earlier when he finished with exactly 10 points in a blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns. He also cited a 2021 matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, when a high ankle sprain forced him to leave after barely reaching 10 points. The injury sidelined him for more than a month.
A mark unlikely to be matched
With the next-longest active run sitting more than 1,000 games behind, James’s total appears safe for the foreseeable future. Fellow veteran James Harden recently said he does not expect anyone to top LeBron’s all-time NBA scoring record either.
The double-digit streak, which began on Jan. 6, 2007, spanned parts of 19 seasons and ended nearly 19 years later, underscoring James’s consistency and durability.
Source: Lakers Nation
