Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did the thing last night that makes sports historians adjust their calendars. The Oklahoma City Thunder star pushed his streak of games with at least 20 points to 127, eclipsing a record set by Wilt Chamberlain that had lasted since 1963.
Game snapshot: how the record fell
On March 12, the Thunder edged the Celtics 104-102, a result that kept Oklahoma City sitting atop the Western Conference standings and extended their winning run to seven straight games. Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 35 points.
The shot that officially broke Wilt’s mark was a 20-foot jumper with seven minutes left in the game. That bucket pushed his streak past the old number and into the history books.
How long has this been going?
- The streak began on November 1, 2024.
- It now stands at 127 consecutive games with 20 or more points.
- The previous record, set by Wilt Chamberlain, had gone unchallenged for 63 years.
Context and side notes
Record-chasing is a popular hobby in the NBA this season. A few days earlier, Bam Adebayo reportedly scored 83 points in a game on March 10, a total described as surpassing Kobe Bryant’s 81 and placing Adebayo as the second-highest single-game scorer.
What Shai said
After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander, who is the current MVP, kept his focus squarely on team success. He said that records and personal milestones are nice, but the most important thing was getting the victory.
He added that his approach is simple: give maximum effort and control what he can control. That mindset, he said, has led to consistent results on the court and a few milestones along the way.
For fans and skeptical observers, the message is clear. Shai is scoring, his team is winning, and an old record has finally been nudged aside.
