Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has matched one of the most remarkable scoring records in NBA history, tying the mark set by Wilt Chamberlain by scoring 20 or more points in 126 consecutive games.
The milestone came during the Oklahoma City Thunder victory over the Denver Nuggets, where Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points and hit a decisive three-pointer with 2.7 seconds remaining to secure a 129–126 win.
The reigning MVP reached the historic mark with a three-pointer late in the third quarter, pushing his total beyond 20 points for the night and tying Chamberlain’s legendary streak.
Chamberlain originally set the record between 1961 and 1963, when he scored at least 20 points in 126 straight games while playing for the Philadelphia Warriors.
Despite the milestone, Gilgeous-Alexander kept the focus on the team’s success.
“It’s still a lot to even wrap my head around it,” he said. “I try not to think about it during the season. So much is going on and so many things have to go right.”
The Thunder currently hold the best record in the league, and Gilgeous-Alexander’s consistency has been a major factor. During the streak, he has recorded five games with at least 50 points, including a career-high 55-point performance earlier this season.
He now has the chance to break Chamberlain’s record in the Thunder’s next game against the Boston Celtics, which would give him sole possession of one of the NBA’s most iconic scoring achievements.
