Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt Chamberlain’s Historic Scoring Streak

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander etched his name into NBA history Monday night, equaling a record previously held by the legendary Wilt Chamberlain. Gilgeous-Alexander scored at least 20 points for the 126th consecutive game, a feat Chamberlain accomplished between 1961 and 1963.

Clutch Performance Seals Victory

The reigning MVP didn’t just tie the record. he delivered a masterful performance, leading the Thunder to a 129-126 victory over the Western Conference rival Denver Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points and a career-high 15 assists, remarkably without a single turnover. He punctuated the historic night with a step-back 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining.

I don’t even remember what I was saying, said Gilgeous-Alexander. ESPN It just happened so speedy….

A Rare Feat in Modern NBA

Gilgeous-Alexander joins an incredibly exclusive club. According to ESPN Research, LeBron James is the only other player to record at least 35 points and 15 assists with no turnovers since turnovers became an official statistic in 1977-78.

Record Within Reach

Gilgeous-Alexander has the opportunity to break Chamberlain’s record on Thursday when the Thunder host the Boston Celtics.

Nuggets Fall Short Despite Jokic’s Effort

Despite a triple-double performance from Nikola Jokić (32 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists), the Nuggets were unable to overcome Gilgeous-Alexander’s brilliance. Jamal Murray added 21 points for Denver.

Schröder and Harden in Action Elsewhere

In other NBA action, Dennis Schröder and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 115-101. Schröder contributed four points in the win. James Harden surpassed the 29,000-point mark, becoming the ninth NBA player to achieve this milestone.

FAQ

• How many consecutive games has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20+ points? 126
• Who held the previous record? Wilt Chamberlain
• When can Gilgeous-Alexander break the record? Thursday against the Boston Celtics.

Did you grasp? Gilgeous-Alexander also grabbed nine rebounds in the game against the Nuggets, coming just shy of a triple-double.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s consistent scoring and clutch performances continue to solidify his status as one of the NBA’s premier players. His ability to perform at a high level night after night is a testament to his dedication and skill.

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