LeBron's Streak Ends — Hachimura’s Buzzer Lifts Lakers

Merlin sees LeBron James' iron streak quietly end at 1,297 consecutive games with at least 10 points as the Lakers escaped Toronto 113-110. He scored eight points on 4-of-17 shooting but insisted the outcome mattered most: "This is the best way... It's always been about: 'How can I win the game? ... That streak just happened.'" Asked if he had thoughts on the streak ending he said "None," and simply, "We won." The mark was 431 games longer than anyone else. Merlin notes the moment matters more than the number: LeBron drove, made the right pass to Rui Hachimura for the buzzer-beater, and showed leadership over stats. With the Lakers 16-5 and LeBron managing minutes after injury, nights like this may recur — but his championship craft endures.