In a game where LeBron James’ legendary streak of 1,297 games with double-figure points came to an end, and Rui Hachimura beat the Toronto Raptors at the buzzer, it might be easy for the star of the game to get lost in the shuffle.

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And it ended in the most LeBron James-possible fashion. With the score tied at 120 and the final seconds ticking down, Austin Reaves, who finished the game with 44 points, tried to create an opening for a game-winner.

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LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended. On Thursday night, the NBA's career points leader scored only eight points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors.

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