The Los Angeles Lakers witnessed a rare, historic moment on the side of LeBron James . The NBA legend watched his 10-point streak snap against the Toronto Raptors Thursday . But still became part of a moment where the “basketball Gods” intervened as JJ Redick put it.

James handed the ball to Rui Hachimura instead with time wilting away inside Crypto Arena. Hachimura delivered the game-winning points in beating the Eastern Conference foe 123-120.

Yet for James, it marked the first time in 18 years that he struggled to score double digits (James ended with eight). He did dish out 11 assists, including the game-deciding pass that allowed Hachimura to become the night's hero.

Redick saw it more as heaven opening up for James and the Lakers.

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