TORONTO — The King’s reign is over, but the Lakers started a new, more important winning streak.
LeBron James’ 18-year, 1,297-game streak of 10 or more points ended on Thursday in the Lakers’ 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors as the 40-year-old finished with eight points on four-of-17 shooting.
James last scored in the single digits on Jan. 5, 2007, when Milwaukee held him to eight points on three-for-13 shooting in 43 minutes. But Cleveland still won that game 95-86 as James had nine assists.
James again delivered with his playmaking, sending the game-winning assist to Rui Hachimura for a three-pointer at the buzzer.