Trending Now - Shai Gilgeous-alexander Ties Chamberlain With 20-point Streak

WHO:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder player

Wilt Chamberlain, Hall of Famer and NBA legend

Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets player

David Adelman, Denver Nuggets coach

WHAT:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain's record for most consecutive games scoring at least 20 points with 126 games.

Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and 15 assists in the game against the Denver Nuggets.

Gilgeous-Alexander hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left on the clock.

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the game against the Denver Nuggets with a score of 129-126.

Gilgeous-Alexander's streak includes five games of at least 50 points, with a career-high of 55 points against the Indiana Pacers earlier in the season.

Gilgeous-Alexander last scored under 20 points on October 30th, 2024, with 18 points against the San Antonio Spurs.

WHERE:

The game took place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

WHEN:

The game occurred on March 9th, 2026.

Gilgeous-Alexander could break Chamberlain's record on March 12th, 2026, when the Thunder host the Boston Celtics.

Chamberlain's streak ran from 1961 to 1963, ending on January 20th, 1963.

WHY:

The significance of Gilgeous-Alexander's achievement is highlighted by his comparison to Wilt Chamberlain, emphasizing the historical context of his performance.

HOW:

Gilgeous-Alexander reached 20 points with a step-back 3-pointer in the third quarter.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 13:21 UTC)

In a thrilling game on March 9, 2026, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder tied Wilt Chamberlain's legendary record for most consecutive games scoring at least 20 points, now standing at 126 games. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and dished out 15 assists, including a game-winning 3-pointer with just 2.7 seconds left on the clock, leading the Thunder to a narrow victory over the Denver Nuggets with a final score of 129 to 126. This remarkable streak includes five games with at least 50 points, and Gilgeous-Alexander will have a chance to break Chamberlain's record on March 12 when the Thunder host the Boston Celtics.