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LeBron James was aware his incredible run of reaching double digits was in danger. In that crucial moment, though, it didn't concern him.

The right decision was to pass the rock – and he executed. Following that play, the unprecedented record was over.

LeBron's unprecedented run of over 1,200 straight regular-season double-digit scoring performances was snapped during a recent game, when the NBA's all-time scoring leader had only eight points in the Lakers' close triumph versus Toronto. He provided the decisive pass, finding Rui Hachimura for a three-point shot to win the game.

“Zero,” James stated when asked on the record concluding. “We won.”

A Selfless Play Delivers Victory

LeBron had the chance to attempted to win the contest – while also extending the streak – on the final possession, but he chose to pass to Hachimura on the wing. Hachimura made the shot, with LeBron raised his arms triumphantly.

You have to play the game the proper way. Always make the right play,” James remarked. That is my M.O.. That is the way I was taught the game. That's what I've done throughout my career.”

“LeBron is fully cognizant exactly how many points he has during a game,” commented Lakers coach JJ Redick. He made the play like he’s done countless times.”

The Record's Closing Chapter

He returned to the contest for the final time at just over five minutes left, the win and the streak up for grabs. His tally was only six points on a 3-for-15 performance then.

He got a bucket with under two minutes remaining to level the contest but then missed a mid-range jumper at one minute to go that would have taken him to ten points.

He didn’t take a subsequent shot – though the opportunity was there. Austin Reaves gave James the ball with a few seconds left, however, James decided to make the extra pass instead.

The spirits of the game, if you approach it the proper way, they often reward you,” the coach concluded.

A Look Back at a Monumental Streak

This incredible run commenced on Jan. 6, 2007. It was easily the longest such streak in NBA history: MJ previously held a streak of 866 straight games with 10+ points, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had 787, and The Mailman recorded at 575.

LeBron is such an unselfish player,” said teammate Jake LaRavia.

He focuses on playing hoops. He could have shot but due to his nature as a player and his personality as a person, he made the team play, passed it to Rui and claimed the victory.”

Getting to ten points had typically been a formality well before the fourth quarter began. During James’s streak, he had achieved ten points entering the fourth 1,266 times prior to Thursday.

Yet two of those unusual single-digit games after three periods had happened recently: He had nine going into the fourth versus the Mavericks last week, and then had six going into the fourth versus the Suns earlier in the week.

He succeeded in extend the streak in the Phoenix game. The very next outing, it was over – but he still rejoiced anyway.

I only ever make the right play. That’s automatic, win, lose or draw,” James declared. If you make the unselfish play, the sports deities forever giving back to me.”