Thunder Guard Matches NBA Legend

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has etched his name into NBA history, tying Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive games with at least 20 points. The milestone was reached during Monday night’s contest against the Denver Nuggets.

Gilgeous-Alexander achieved the feat with a 3-pointer in the third quarter, bringing his point total to 22 for the game.

A Record Built on Consistency

Chamberlain originally set the record between 1961 and 1963, scoring 20 or more points in every game of the 1961-62 season, including his legendary 100-point performance. The streak ended on January 20, 1963, after Chamberlain played only four minutes in a game against the St. Louis Hawks.

David Adelman, Nuggets coach said before the game, The name that he is up there with is Wilt. If you love this game, you should love the history of it. And for him and for Wilt, to talk about him again and again and again on his records — it just says a lot about Shai’s career, the consistency that he’s shown over the years.

Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player, entered the game ranked second in the league in scoring, averaging 31.6 points per game.

Game-Winning Performance

Despite being without several key players – Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein – Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 129-126 victory over the Nuggets. He finished the night with 35 points, 15 assists, and nine rebounds, shooting 14-of-21 from the field.

The game was tightly contested, with Gilgeous-Alexander hitting a step-back game-winner with just seconds remaining after a late rally by the Nuggets.

What’s Next?

Gilgeous-Alexander has the opportunity to break Chamberlain’s record on Thursday, March 12, when the Thunder host the Boston Celtics on Amazon Prime.

FAQ

• How many consecutive games has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20+ points in? 126
• Who held the previous record? Wilt Chamberlain
• When can Gilgeous-Alexander break the record? Thursday, March 12 against the Boston Celtics.