Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (left) is guarded by Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes during their game Thursday in Toronto. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/AP AP —
For LeBron James , the win mattered more than the streak.
James’ NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.
Hachimura connected on a 3-pointer at the buzzer, James got the game-winning assist, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Raptors 123-120. James finished with eight points and had no regrets.
“None,” James said. “We won.”
James’ streak started Jan. 6, 2007 and lasted near

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