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This post celebrates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) tying Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record of 126 consecutive games with at least 20 points, achieved with a late 3-pointer against the Denver Nuggets.[1][2] SGA, the Oklahoma City Thunder's reigning MVP and scoring champion, started the streak after scoring 18 points on Oct. 30, 2024, and has included five 50+ point games, like his career-high 55 against the Pacers.[1] Chamberlain set the record from 1961-1963 with the Warriors, encompassing his iconic 100-point game, highlighting SGA's modern consistency rivaling a basketball legend.[1][2]
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The post is trending due to SGA matching one of Wilt Chamberlain's storied records, sparking debates on his elite scoring prowess amid the Thunder's strong season.[1][2] It went viral right after his game against the Nuggets on Monday, with fans excited for his chance to break it Thursday against the Celtics at home.[1] As a reigning MVP tying a 60-year-old mark, it resonates with NBA history buffs and current fans.
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- 1SGA's streak includes a career-high 55 points against the Indiana Pacers this season.[1]
- 2Wilt Chamberlain's streak ended abruptly after just 4 minutes played due to injury in 1963.[1]
- 3SGA passed up a chance to tie the record at halftime, passing to Isaiah Joe for a 3-pointer instead.[1]
- 4Before SGA, Chamberlain also held the No. 2 streak of 92 games.[2][3]
- 5SGA averaged 32.7 points per game last season to win the scoring title and MVP.[2]
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SGA ties Wilt's record 126 straight games with at least 20 points
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drilled a step-back 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to cap a frantic final minute on a night he matched Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive 20-point games, and the Oklahoma City beat the Denver Nuggets 129-126 on Monday night.Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points and a career-high 15 assists, becoming the second player in NBA history to have those totals and zero turnovers. He also had nine rebounds. In the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander reached the 20-point mark for the 126th straight game, equaling Chamberlain's streak from 1961-63. SGA. 126 STRAIGHT 20+ POINT GAMES.TIES WILT CHAMBERLAIN FOR THE LONGEST STREAK IN NBA HISTORY. pic.twitter.com/SgyGxv6qm3— NBA (@NBA) March 10, 2026 With Oklahoma City leading 126-122, Denver's Nikola Jokic hit a 3-pointer and Oklahoma City's Jaylin Williams was called for an off-ball foul fighting through a screen. Jamal Murray made the free throw with 8.5 seconds remaining to tie the game.Gilgeous-Alexander responded, elevating over Spencer Jones for his second 3 in the final 14 seconds. Denver's Aaron Gordon missed a 61-foot heave at the buzzer. SGA CALLS GAME.STEPBACK 3 TO WIN A THRILLER VS. DENVER 🚨 pic.twitter.com/sIrFsI3Ft0— NBA (@NBA) March 10, 2026 The Thunder are 6-0 since Gilgeous-Alexander returned from an abdominal strain that sidelined him for nine games.Williams scored 29 points and Ajay Mitchell, in his return after missing 20 games with an abdominal strain and a sprained left ankle, added 24 points.Jokic had 32 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists. It was his 24th triple-double of the season and the 188th of his career. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 28 points and Gordon added 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets.The Thunder were missing starters Chet Holmgren (illness), Isaiah Hartenstein (bruised left calf) and Jalen Williams (strained right hamstring) and key reserve Alex Caruso (bruised left hip).Oklahoma City won a contentious game against the Nuggets on Feb. 27. Thunder guard Lu Dort was ejected and the game was filled with physical play and hard fouls.Gordon, who missed the previous game against Oklahoma City with a strained right hamstring, scored 17 points in the first 5 1/2 minutes to help the Nuggets take a double-digit lead.Oklahoma City led 66-60 at halftime, with Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 17 points.The Thunder led by eight with just over two minutes remaining before Denver rallied to set up the tight finish.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties One of Wilt Chamberlain’s Seemingly Unbreakable Scoring Records
SGA secured his 126th straight game with 20 or more points.
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